Python Technical Lead

Kumaran; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumaran Systems is seeking an experienced Python/Django Technical Lead in Chennai to drive modernization of legacy Oracle Forms into modern web applications using Python and Django.

You will lead a development team, define architecture and coding standards, and ensure scalable, robust REST APIs and services while collaborating with analysts, QA, and DevOps. 7+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Python/Django or related tech
• Experience leading technical teams on enterprise applications
• Strong knowledge of Oracle DB, SQL, PL/SQL
• Proven ability to migrate legacy Oracle Forms to modern web apps
• Hands-on with REST APIs, Django REST Framework, and web architecture
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and Agile methods
• Familiarity with AI tooling (Co-pilot; Claude Code) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, development, and migration of Oracle Forms to Python/Django
• Analyze Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, and database dependencies
• Define architecture, coding standards, and best practices
• Lead Django apps, REST APIs, and web services development
• Design DB interactions, optimize queries for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with analysts, PMs, QA, and DevOps
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality
• Support testing, deployments, and production issues
• Provide solutioning and implementation approaches for Oracle features
• Handle customer scenarios from a technical standpoint

Skills

Python

Django

Django REST Framework

REST APIs

Oracle Database

SQL

PL/SQL

Git

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Leadership / team management

Communication

AI tools (Co-pilot; Claude Code)

Tools

Docker

Cloud platforms

Job description

Kumaran Systems: Engineering Future-Ready Transformations Since 1992, Kumaran Systems has been helping enterprises bridge the past and the future, reimagining legacy systems and embracing AI-led possibilities. With over 34 years of delivery excellence, we specialise in re-engineering core applications, driving cloud transformation, and building automation-first, GenAI-enabled ecosystems across the Banking and Financial Services, Insurance, Telecom, and Automotive sectors. We help organisations not just upgrade their systems but reimagine what’s possible.

Why Kumaran?

We blend engineering discipline with AI innovation, helping clients modernise with confidence, automate with clarity, and scale with purpose. Our global delivery model ensures agility, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration, with clients always at the heart of every engagement. At Kumaran, we don’t just solve problems, we engineer future-ready transformations.

Job Description

Experience: 7+ years

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Python/Django Technical Lead to lead the development and modernization of legacy Oracle Forms applications into modern web-based applications using Python and Django.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design, development, and migration of Oracle Forms applications to Python/Django.
• Analyze existing Oracle Forms, PL/SQL code, business rules, and database dependencies.
• Define application architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Lead the development team in building Django applications, REST APIs, and web services.
• Design database interactions and optimize queries, performance, and application scalability.
• Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Conduct code reviews, resolve technical challenges, and ensure code quality.
• Support integration testing, deployment, production releases, and technical troubleshooting.
• Customer Handling from a technical standpoint
• Responsible for Solutioning & defining implementation approach for oracle features, functionality, behavior & Pro*C & Shell Script Integration

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.
• Experience with Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL, and database integration.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Exposure to AI tools like Co-pilot & Claude Code

Preferred:

• Experience in Oracle Forms modernization or migration to Python/Django.
• Knowledge of legacy application reverse engineering and business logic migration.
• Experience with Docker, cloud platforms, and application performance optimization.

Kumaran Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.