IBaseIT - Lead Software Engineer - Python

IBaseIT; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IBaseIT, located in Hyderabad, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who can blend deep technical expertise with a strong product intuition. This role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, including design and delivery of scalable systems using Python and AWS. You'll also collaborate with frontend engineers on modern UI experiences using React.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience, expertise in building scalable APIs, and a strong collaborative nature with product teams. The position promises a stimulating environment for innovation and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong expertise in Python and FastAPI or similar backend frameworks.
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, development, and launch of key product features and services.
• Design and implement high-performance APIs and backend systems using Python and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers on UI development using React.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

AWS

React

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong product intuition. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, product, and business, and enjoys taking end‑to‑end ownership of building and launching impactful features. You will lead the design and delivery of scalable systems using Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS, while also collaborating on modern front‑end experiences using React. You will leverage AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate productivity and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Delivery: Lead the architecture, design, development, and launch of key product features and services.
• Build Scalable Systems: Design and implement high-performance APIs and backend systems using Python (FastAPI) and PostgreSQL, deployed on AWS.
• Contribute to Full-Stack Experience (Plus): Collaborate with frontend engineers and contribute to UI development using React where appropriate.
• Product-Centric Engineering: Partner closely with Product and Design to shape requirements and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• AI-Accelerated Development: Leverage AI tools (e.g., coding copilots, LLM workflows) to improve speed, quality, and innovation.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers, set coding standards, and drive best practices.
• Operational Excellence: Own system reliability, scalability, monitoring, and incident response.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong expertise in Python, FastAPI (or similar backend frameworks), PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Proven experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end feature or product delivery.
• Strong collaboration with Product Managers and stakeholders.