Lead Python Backend Developer

We are seeking a Lead Developer to lead the development and deployment of our backend services. In this role, you will be the bridge between our PostgreSQL database and React frontend, responsible not only for writing high-performance Python code but also for architecting the CI/CD pipelines that bring our applications to life. You will ensure our integration layers are scalable, secure, and automatically deployed.

Key Responsibilities

• API & Backend Development: Design and maintain production-grade RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask) with a focus on asynchronous processing.
• Database Engineering: Architect relational schemas and write optimized SQL in PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity and query performance.
• React Integration: Partner with frontend teams to define API contracts, handle state-consistent data fetching, and implement secure authentication (JWT/OAuth2).
• CI/CD & Deployment: Build and manage automated deployment pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or Jenkins) to move code from local environments to staging and production.
• Containerization & Cloud: Package applications using Docker and manage deployments on cloud platforms or container orchestrators (Kubernetes/ECS).
• System Reliability: Implement automated testing (PyTest), logging, and monitoring to ensure high availability of integration services.

Technical Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of professional backend development with a heavy emphasis on Python and API architecture.
• PostgreSQL Expert: Advanced SQL knowledge, including indexing strategies, migrations (Alembic/Flyway), and performance profiling.
• DevOps Tooling: Hands-on experience with Docker and building CI/CD pipelines for Python applications.
• Frontend Literacy: Solid understanding of React (Hooks, Context API) and how it consumes complex JSON structures.
• Infrastructure as Code (Bonus): Familiarity with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation is a significant plus.

The "Lead" Expectation

At the 10-year mark, we expect more than just "feature delivery." We are looking for a candidate who:

• Automates Everything: If a task is done twice, they write a script or a CI job for it.
• Designs for Failure: Implements proper error handling, retries, and health checks in the API layer.
• Collaborates Across the Stack: Can jump into a React component or a Postgres execution plan to find the root cause of a bottleneck.