Python Lead

r3 Consultant; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

r3 Consultant is seeking a Python Lead Developer in Delhi to lead the design and development of complex backend systems. The ideal candidate will have 12 years of experience in Python and backend frameworks, manage a team, and ensure high-quality code and optimal solutions. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring juniors, and contributing to architectural decisions. If you have expertise in frameworks like Django or Flask and are looking to make an impact, apply now.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in software development.
• Primary focus on Python and modern web/backend frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex backend systems using Python.
• Manage a team of developers, mentor junior members and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA to deliver high-quality software.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Work with DevOps and cloud engineers to ensure smooth CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Monitor performance and scalability, and propose optimizations and enhancements.
• Ensure high code quality and timely delivery within defined SLAs.

Skills

Expert in Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI

Building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP

Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Familiar with message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka

Solid understanding of software engineering principles

Version control using Git

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly experienced Python Lead Developer with a strong background in backend development, team leadership, and software architecture. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of experience in software development with a primary focus on Python and modern web/backend frameworks. You will lead a team of developers, drive the design and development of scalable solutions, and ensure best practices are followed across the engineering lifecycle.

Job Title: Python Lead Developer

Experience: 10–14 years

Location: Delhi NCR

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex backend systems using Python.
• Manage a team of developers; mentor junior members and conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA to deliver high-quality software.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design decisions.
• Work with DevOps and cloud engineers to ensure smooth CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Monitor performance and scalability, and propose optimizations and enhancements.
• Ensure high code quality and timely delivery within defined SLAs.

Technical Skills Required

• Expert in Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Version control using Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Angular) is a plus.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.