Python and React Specialist

Maximus Global Consulting Services; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus Global Consulting Services seeks an senior lead/architect to drive end-to-end software delivery across Python, React, and Node.js stacks. You will shape architecture, own the SDLC, and guide teams toward scalable, secure solutions.

You will define the technical roadmap, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product and Operations to balance new features with technical debt, ensuring robust cloud-native designs.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years in software development
• 5+ years in hybrid Lead/Architect role
• Strong background in application development using Python, React/Node.js, analytics, and cloud technologies
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Software Eng or related field

Responsibilities

• Own the full SDLC and translate high-level business goals into executable technical specs
• Architect scalable, high-availability solutions and define the tech roadmap
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of excellence
• Align delivery with product and operations stakeholders, manage risks

Skills

Python

React

Node.js

Cloud technologies

Analytics

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Serverless

Microservices

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-On Delivery & Engineering

• Active Coding:Directly contribute to critical modules of the application stack (Python, React, nodeJs) to set the standard for code quality and design patterns.
• Code Reviews:Act as the final gatekeeper for complex pull requests, ensuring clean, efficient, and secure code.
• Debugging & Firefighting:Lead the triage of critical production incidents, utilizing deep system knowledge to diagnose root causes that junior engineers cannot resolve.
• Proof of Concepts (PoC):Personally build and validate PoCs for new technologies (AI/ML integration, Cloud migration) before handing them off to the team for scaling.

2. Architecture & Technical Strategy

• System Design:Architect scalable, high-availability solutions for investment management workflows, making authoritative decisions on microservices vs. monolith, data consistency models, and cloud-native patterns.
• Tech Roadmap:Define the long-term technical vision, ensuring the platform evolves from Cloud (AWS) server architecture to serverless .
• Innovation:evaluate and implement cutting-edge tools (e.g., AI-driven analytics, Serverless compute) to maintain competitive advantage.

3. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Technical Mentorship:Go beyond "people management" by specifically coaching developers onhowto write better code, optimize queries, and structure applications.
• Culture of Excellence:Foster a "builder's culture" where engineering rigor is paramount.
• Resource Management:Optimize team allocation, identifying skill gaps and personally conducting technical training sessions where necessary.

4. Delivery Management & Stakeholder Alignment

• Project Execution: Own the full SDLC. Translate high-level business goals from executive leadership into executable technical specs.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Product Managers and Operations Heads to manage expectations, balancing feature requests with technical debt reduction.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify architectural risks and single points of failure, implementing code-level safeguards.

Required Skills:

• Experience:10-20 years in software development, with at least5+ years in a hybrid Lead/Architect role
• Strong technical background with expertise in application development using technologies like python, react/nodejs, analytics, cloud technologies .
• Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Good to Have:

• Understanding of Front, Middle, and Back office systems
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2 / ISO27001 / HIPAA) in cloud context.