Python Tech Lead / Sr Architect

G10X; Ernakulam; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting company is seeking a Tech Lead / Sr. Python Developer & Architect with expertise in AWS and Kafka. The role involves architecting cloud-native systems and guiding development teams. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in Python and proven skills in event-driven architecture. This is a full-time remote position, and the company values innovation and collaboration in large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Python development for large-scale enterprise applications.
• Proven hands-on experience with Kafka (AWS MSK preferred) and event-driven architecture.
• Deep understanding of system integration patterns and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design cloud-native applications leveraging Python, AWS, and Kafka.
• Lead the end-to-end technical design and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.

Skills

Python development

Kafka

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Analytical skills

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Git

Kubernetes

Job description

Tech Lead / Sr. Python Developer & Architect (AWS | Kafka | Integrations)

Location: Anywhere in India (Remote)

Type: Full Time

Experience: 8+ years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead / Senior Python Developer & Architect with strong expertise in AWS, Kafka, and large‑scale system integrations. The ideal candidate will lead the end‑to‑end design and development of scalable, event‑driven, and cloud‑native architectures, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across enterprise environments.

This role combines hands‑on development with architectural leadership, providing technical direction to development teams and contributing to the design of high‑performing, integrated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design cloud‑native, microservice‑based applications leveraging Python, AWS, and Kafka.
• Lead the end‑to‑end technical design, ensuring alignment with business and enterprise integration goals.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and event‑driven workflows.
• Define and implement scalable and fault‑tolerant architectures supporting real‑time data and integrations.
• Guide the technical roadmap, perform design reviews, and ensure adherence to coding and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize deployment pipelines, monitoring, and observability.
• Drive root cause analysis and lead performance optimization initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Champion automation, CI/CD best practices, and quality engineering processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Python development for large‑scale enterprise applications.
• Proven hands‑on experience with Kafka (AWS MSK preferred) and event‑driven architecture.
• Deep understanding of system integration patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing secure, scalable, and high‑performance cloud solutions.
• Strong background in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data pipeline orchestration and integration frameworks.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Spring Boot, or containerized microservice environments.
• Knowledge of Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) and Enterprise Data Models.
• Exposure to retail, logistics, or enterprise integration projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Proactive and self‑driven with a focus on ownership and accountability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Commitment to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Product Management

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting