Lead Python Engineer — Drive Core Solutions

Excella; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Internet Reimbursement

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

HeadSpace access

TalkSpace access

TechEleX Equipment program

Job summary

Excella, a transformative technology firm, is seeking a Lead Consultant to drive high-quality software solutions and provide technical leadership across projects. You will mentor team members, guide project execution, and ensure alignment with client needs while upholding Agile practices.

You will design and implement Python-based solutions, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and advocate for modern technologies to improve outcomes across government and commercial engagements.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development.
• Expertise in Python and Python frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with microservices, containers, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong REST API design and implementation knowledge.
• OO design, patterns, and testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for clients using Python frameworks.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to the team.
• Collaborate with clients to align tech solutions with business goals.
• Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback for high-quality code.
• Advocate for emerging technologies to improve outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams and projects.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask/FastAPI

Microservices

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud: AWS/Azure

REST APIs

OOP & Design Patterns

SQL/NoSQL & ORM

Git workflows

Leadership/Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, Harness)

Terraform

AWS Lambda

Job description

Excella, a transformative technology firm, is seeking a Lead Consultant to drive high-quality software solutions and provide technical leadership across projects. You will mentor team members, guide project execution, and ensure alignment with client needs while upholding Agile practices.

You will design and implement Python-based solutions, collaborate with clients and stakeholders, and advocate for modern technologies to improve outcomes across government and commercial engagements.