Lead Python Developer

Senior Technical Lead - Python, Microservices, Cloud Django backend lead for scalable APIs and cloud-deployed microservices on Azure Role 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.Experience 10+ years in backend development, including 5+ years with DjangoKey ResponsibilitiesLead 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 SkillsPython and Django (expert); RESTful APIs and web servicesMicroservices architecture design and implementationAzure Cloud services (hands-on); containerization with Docker and KubernetesSQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Agile methodologiesStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsMust-have (per requisition):Microservices, Python, Cloud Computing.Good to have:Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark.Bachelor's in computer science/IT or related field.