Senior Technical Lead - Python, Microservices, Cloud
Senior Technical Lead – Python, Microservices, Cloud
Location:
NYC - 3 days onsite Rate - 80 C2CRole Purpose: Lead backend development using Django and Databricks — designing scalable, secure APIs and microservices, integrating Azure Cloud services, and guiding a technical team through architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of backend systems using Django/Databricks.
- Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and microservices architecture.
- Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
- Optimize database performance and manage data storage (SQL and NoSQL).Ensure high performance and security standards; participate in architecture design and technical decision making.
- Core Skills:
- Python and Django (expert); RESTful APIs and web services
- Microservices architecture design and implementation
- Azure Cloud services (hands-on); containerization with Docker and KubernetesSQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Agile methodologies
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Must-have: (per requisition): Microservices, Python, Cloud Computing.
Good to have:
Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark. Experience & Expected Outcome: 10+ years in backend development, including 5+ years with Django; Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT or related field.