Full Stack Engineering Lead - Python/React.js

About the Company :

Our client is a mission-driven technology organisation building AI-powered digital platforms that enable learning, governance, and large-scale social impact. Its solutions support millions of users through modern cloud infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and innovative technology.

The organisation works closely with public and private sector stakeholders to build scalable, sustainable, and measurable digital solutions.

Role Overview :

We are looking for a Fullstack Engineering Lead to drive the development, architecture, and scalability of a large-scale learning platform. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in Python/Django and React, along with experience building distributed systems and leading engineering teams.

Role Details :

Location : Noida (NCR)

Experience : 8 - 12 Years

Industry Preference : EdTech / SaaS / Product-Based Companies

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Lead the development, customization, and maintenance of a large-scale learning platform using Python (Django) and React.
• Own backend architecture, APIs, integrations, asynchronous processing, and core platform components.
• Build and enhance frontend experiences using React and modern UI development practices.
• Design scalable system architectures, microservices, and platform integrations.
• Establish and manage DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and cloud infrastructure.
• Define engineering standards covering code quality, testing, reliability, security, and performance.
• Lead sprint planning, code reviews, technical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee platform scalability, deployment strategies, performance optimization, and incident management.
• Integrate external systems including identity management, assessments, AI solutions, and third-party services.
• Drive delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible digital learning experiences.

Skills &

Qualifications :

• Strong hands-on experience with Python (Django) and React fullstack development.
• Experience building and scaling high-traffic, distributed applications and microservices.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployments.
• Strong understanding of software quality, automated testing, and platform reliability.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology projects.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with large-scale learning, SaaS, or EdTech platforms.
• Knowledge of learning standards, platform integrations, and high-concurrency systems.
• Exposure to Open edX or AI-powered products would be an added advantage.

What's On Offer :

• Opportunity to lead engineering for a large-scale, high-impact digital platform.
• Ownership of architecture, technology decisions, and team development.
• Exposure to Python, React, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
• Opportunity to build products used by millions of users and create measurable real-world impact.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities.