Technical Lead - Full Stack Development

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead Python Full Stack with strong hands-on expertise in Python, Django, Django REST Framework, React.js, SQL, and REST APIs. The role is suited for a technically strong professional who can lead development teams, contribute hands-on to application development, and take ownership of technical delivery. The candidate will work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to build scalable full-stack applications and integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Stack Development:

• Lead the development of scalable web applications using Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), and React.js.
• Develop robust backend services using Python 3.
• Build responsive frontend applications using React.js.
• Work with SQL databases, primarily PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Write complex SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, and optimize queries for large-scale data processing and reporting.
• Develop and maintain reusable, clean, and testable code.

API & Integration :

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework.
• Integrate applications with third-party systems such as HRIS, benefits providers, and banking gateways.
• Work with authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2 and JWT.
• Apply appropriate encryption and security standards.

Technical Leadership :

• Lead a team of developers and provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Break down requirements into technical tasks and support estimation and planning.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and other technical teams.

Testing & Engineering Practices :

• Develop and maintain unit tests for backend and frontend components.
• Support continuous improvement of development and engineering practices.
• Ensure application quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Participate in Agile development processes and technical discussions.

GenAI & Developer Productivity :

• Use GitHub Copilot (GHCP) and other approved GenAI tools to improve development productivity.
• Leverage AI-assisted development for code generation, refactoring, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure AI-generated code follows organizational coding and security standards.

Mandatory Skills :

• 6 to 11 years of software development experience
• 7 years of Python experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Django
• 6 years of Django experience preferred
• Strong experience with Django REST Framework
• 3 years of React.js experience
• Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience developing REST APIs
• Experience with OAuth2 and JWT
• Understanding of encryption and application security
• Experience with unit testing
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills

Good to Have :

• Angular experience
• GitHub Copilot / GenAI development experience
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, benefits, or banking integrations
• Experience with large-scale enterprise applications
• Exposure to cloud environments
• Experience working in Agile teams

Ideal Candidate :

• A strong hands-on Technical Lead who can code, review, mentor, troubleshoot, and drive technical delivery