Remote Django Backend Lead Developer Cloud & API Expert

HCLTech; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Django Backend Lead Developer to guide backend architecture and delivery. The role requires strong experience in Django, Python, cloud platforms, and big data processing, with leadership responsibilities mentoring juniors.

You will lead backend projects, design scalable APIs, integrate Azure services, and collaborate with product teams to deliver robust, secure solutions across multi-location teams. Remote options may apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend development experience.
• 5+ years with Django.
• Databricks experience is a plus.
• Proven Azure Cloud services experience.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using Django/Databricks.
• Design scalable and secure APIs.
• Integrate Azure cloud services for deployment.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical projects.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Optimize database performance and storage.
• Drive architecture decisions and technical direction.
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams.

Skills

Django

Python

Azure Cloud

SQL/NoSQL

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

Git

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Tools

Databricks

Job description

HCLTech is seeking a Django Backend Lead Developer to guide backend architecture and delivery. The role requires strong experience in Django, Python, cloud platforms, and big data processing, with leadership responsibilities mentoring juniors.

You will lead backend projects, design scalable APIs, integrate Azure services, and collaborate with product teams to deliver robust, secure solutions across multi-location teams. Remote options may apply.