Senior Lead Python Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Lead Python Engineer at Experience.com, where the employee will lead the Python development team and drive technical innovation. The position requires 6+ years of experience in Python development, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role. The job is full-time and can be based in Chennai or remotely.

Requirements

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Python development, with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior role
• Strong Python programming skills with extensive experience in Flask frameworks, and proficiency in testing and linting tools like pytest and pylint
• Solid understanding of messaging systems and event-driven architectures, with hands-on experience in Pub/Sub or Kafka.(MUST)
• Strong skills in designing and working with in-memory applications
• Strong understanding of database design and data integration
• Excellent communication skills to effectively share technical knowledge and insights with team members
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to identify and address software defects
• Proficiency in working with relational MySQL or PostgresSQL and NoSQL (Any) MongoDB databases
• Proficiency in working with AWS or GCP (preferably GCP), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions (GCP)
• Experience with Git and other version control systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely
• Proven leadership abilities, including mentoring, coaching, and team management

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Python developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable software architectures using Python and Flask frameworks
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested Python code, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to architectural guidelines
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks in Python applications
• Guide and mentor junior developers, helping them grow their technical skills and expertise in Python
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the Python ecosystem and evaluate their applicability to our projects
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of Python applications, ensuring their stability, performance, and security

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana