Lead Full Stack Developer (Python)
Job Type: Contractor/Full timeWorkplace: Hybrid/ Long Island, New YorkWe are seeking a Technical Solution Lead to drive architecture, delivery, and technical direction for a large-scale fintech platform. This role combines hands-on engineering with solution leadership across backend services, frontend applications, integration layers, and DevOps pipelines. You will align technical decisions with business outcomes, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.Role SummaryLead end-to-end solution design across a Python/Django and React ecosystem.Own technical strategy for a containerized, service-oriented platform spanning monolith and microservices.Partner with product, architecture, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact capabilities.Balance modernization, reliability, delivery speed, and operational excellence.Core Tech EnvironmentBackend: Python 3.13, Django 5, Django REST FrameworkAsync and Integration: Celery, Redis, internal/external service APIsData: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDBData Access and Migrations: SQLAlchemy, AlembicIBM DataPowerFrontend: React, Redux, Redux-Saga, Webpack, Babel, JestInfrastructure: Docker, Docker Compose, Nginx, Vault, Consul TemplateDevOps and Governance: Jenkins, Terraform, SonarQube, ArtifactoryEngineering Quality: Flake8, Black, Pylint, pre-commit, InvokeProficient in cloud platforms AWS and modern software architecture (e.g., microservices, serverless).Proficient in CI/CD, including CI/CD Tools, Version Control (git), Scripting and Automation, Containerization and Orchestration, Testing AutomationKey ResponsibilitiesDefine and own solution architecture for new initiatives and major enhancements.Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and delivery roadmaps.Lead API and service design, data flow, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.Guide teams on domain boundaries, dependency management, and migration strategies.Establish technical standards for code quality, testing, security, observability, and performance.Oversee CI/CD quality gates and release readiness across multiple environments.De-risk delivery by identifying architectural bottlenecks and creating mitigation plans.Mentor engineers and tech leads through design reviews, implementation coaching, and incident retrospectives.Collaborate with platform and infrastructure teams on environment consistency and deployment resilience.Drive continuous improvement and modernization in legacy and mixed-technology areas.Required Qualifications8+ years in software engineering, including experience in technical leadership or solution ownership.Deep expertise in Python and Django-based enterprise application development.Proven experience designing and delivering distributed systems and API-driven architecture.Strong knowledge of data architecture across relational and document databases.Hands-on proficiency with containerized development/deployment workflows.Experience leading cross-team technical delivery in agile environments.Strong communication skills with ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsExperience leading modernization of legacy monolithic systems into service-oriented architectures.Oracle ecosystem experience in regulated or enterprise domains.Strong background in CI/CD governance, release orchestration, and build quality controls.Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code operating models.Prior leadership in fintech, automotive finance, or similarly complex transactional domains.Success Metrics (First 3-6 Months)Improved delivery predictability and reduced architecture-related rework.Measurable gains in system reliability, performance, and release quality.Clear technical roadmap with phased modernization strategy.Stronger engineering consistency through standards, reviews, and coaching.Faster onboarding and improved team productivity via better patterns and tooling.