Lead Python Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work hours

Online university access

Tech Talks & Hackathons

Job summary

Fission Labs in Hyderabad is looking for a Lead Python Developer with 8-12 years of experience to build intelligent systems integrating real-time APIs and cloud-native infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Python, FastAPI, and AWS services, with the ability to lead small engineering teams and mentor developers.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible work hours.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of backend experience with strong Python and FastAPI expertise.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage small engineering teams.
• Strong command of AWS services including Lambda, EC2, and API Gateway.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend and API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Implement automation workflows with AWS Step Functions, SQS, and SNS.
• Develop real-time APIs using WebSockets or Kinesis.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

AWS Services

Git/GitHub

Web Crawling

AI/ML services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Fission Labs, headquartered in Sunnyvale, with offices in Dallas & Hyderabad, Fission Labs is a leading software development company, specializing in crafting flexible, agile, and scalable solutions that propel businesses forward. With a comprehensive range of services, including product development, cloud engineering, big data analytics, QA, DevOps consulting, and AI/ML solutions, we empower clients to achieve sustainable digital transformation that aligns seamlessly with their business goals.

As Lead Python Developer, you will be building next‑gen intelligent systems that combine real‑time APIs, cloud‑native infrastructure, and external AI capabilities and you would have deep expertise in FastAPI, AWS, and GenAI API integrations to design and deliver scalable backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end backend and API development using Python and FastAPI.
• Implement automation and event‑driven workflows with Step Functions, SQS, and SNS.
• Develop real‑time / streaming APIs using WebSockets or Kinesis.
• Integrate with external GenAI APIs (OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini) and third‑party AI/ML services.
• Build or integrate web crawlers for structured/unstructured data processing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, plan sprints, and mentor the development team.

Required Skills

• 8-12 years of backend experience with strong Python and FastAPI expertise.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage small engineering teams.
• Strong command of AWS services: Lambda, EC2, EKS, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS.
• Familiarity with web crawling frameworks (BeautifulSoup, Playwright, Scrapy).
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
• Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Experience with chat agents or conversational AI preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Bonus: Exposure to Apache Beam, Spark, or external data/media APIs.

You would enjoy

• Opportunity to work on impactful technical challenges with global reach.
• Vast opportunities for self‑development, including online university access and knowledge sharing opportunities.
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons to foster innovation and learning.
• Generous benefits packages including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more.
• Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions beyond work.