Role Overview:

We are hiring a Python Django Lead to drive backend application development, lead a team of developers, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This role requires strong technical leadership along with hands-on coding expertise in Python and Django within a regulated enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end backend development using Python and Django

• Design, develop, and implement RESTful APIs and microservices

• Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and drive design discussions

• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, DevOps, and QA teams

• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security

• Drive best practices in coding standards, testing, and documentation

• Participate in architecture decisions and technical roadmap planning

• Handle production issues, perform RCA, and ensure timely resolution

• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards

Technical Skills Required:

• Strong expertise in Python (3.x)

• Hands-on experience with Django and Django REST Framework

• Experience building REST APIs with JSON and OAuth/JWT authentication

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle)

• Experience with ORM, query optimization, and caching (Redis / Memcached)

• Understanding of microservices architecture

• Experience with async processing tools such as Celery, RabbitMQ, or Kafka (preferred)

• Strong exposure to Linux environments

• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines

Security & Quality:

• Knowledge of secure coding practices

• Experience implementing role-based access control and data security

• Understanding of logging, monitoring, and audit mechanisms

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Proven experience leading development teams

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Preferred Background:

• Experience in BFSI domain or large enterprise applications is preferred

Note:

• Only Manager-level Lead profiles will be considered

• Notice period must be within 30 days

• Compensation should not exceed 31.4 LPA fixed

• Location strictly Thane (Mumbai)

• 5 days work from office with alternate Saturdays