Lead Django Architect - Python Backend and Tech Leader

HelixBeat; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Job summary

HelixBeat, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Python & Django Developer to lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. The role requires hands-on Python and Django expertise, plus proven leadership in architecture and engineering excellence.

You will drive RESTful API design, mentor developers, and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps to ensure timely delivery and robust production deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience.
• 5+ years of Django experience.
• Expertise with Django REST Framework (DRF).
• Strong understanding of MVC/MVT architecture.
• Experience with ORM, migrations, and query optimization.
• Strong SQL knowledge (PostgreSQL / MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of Django-based applications.
• Own technical decisions, system design, and code quality.
• Set coding standards, review code, and enforce best practices.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and security.
• Lead and mentor Python/Django developers.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Python

Django

DRF

MVC/MVT

ORM & Migrations

SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Tools

Redis

Celery

RabbitMQ

CI/CD

Git

Job description

HelixBeat, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Python & Django Developer to lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. The role requires hands-on Python and Django expertise, plus proven leadership in architecture and engineering excellence.

You will drive RESTful API design, mentor developers, and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps to ensure timely delivery and robust production deployments.