Remote Python Tech Architect - SaaS & Cloud Leader

7Seventy; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Home office budget

Laptop provided

Paid time off

Job summary

7Seventy is hiring an experienced Python Technical Architect to lead technical product initiatives and shape the development of SaaS solutions. This fully remote role focuses on architecture, technical leadership, code quality, and delivery in cross-functional teams across the US.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Python and Django, strong AWS knowledge, and a passion for scalable, secure software. You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and participate in hands-on

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• 5+ years of hands-on Python experience.
• 5+ years with Django framework.
• Experience designing and developing SaaS products.
• Experience implementing decoupled architectures.
• Experience building, securing, and integrating high-performance APIs.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-based app development.
• Experience building microservices architectures using AWS.
• Solid understanding of architecture concepts and best practices.
• Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and testable code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable software architectures.
• Design software solutions balancing technical requirements, timelines, and budget.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers on technical feasibility.
• Lead technical planning, architecture design, and implementation across product initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight through the product lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Hands-on development and feature implementation when needed.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise in client meetings and workshops.
• Define and enforce software quality standards and processes.
• Provide leadership on emerging technologies and development methodologies.
• Mentor team members and deliver internal trainings.

Skills

Technical leadership

Python

Django

SaaS design

APIs

AWS

Microservices

Security best practices

Code quality

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

CI/CD

Elasticsearch

Solr

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Python Technical Architect to lead technical product initiatives and help drive the development of innovative software solutions. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technical leader who is passionate about modern software development practices, enjoys solving complex challenges, and thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

The position focuses on designing, building, and enhancing sophisticated SaaS products while providing architectural guidance, technical leadership, and hands-on engineering support. The successful candidate will play a key role in software architecture, technical planning, code quality, and product delivery.

This is a fully remote position based in the United States.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $125,000 - $170,000 per year

What You'll Do

• Translate complex functional, technical, and business requirements into efficient, scalable, and maintainable software architectures.
• Design software solutions while balancing technical requirements, timelines, and budget considerations.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers and provide guidance on the technical feasibility of proposed design solutions.
• Lead technical planning, architecture design, and implementation efforts across product initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from initial discovery and scoping through deployment and ongoing enhancements.
• Participate in hands-on software development and feature implementation when needed.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to established engineering best practices.
• Contribute technical expertise during client meetings, workshops, and project discussions.
• Define, promote, and enforce software quality standards and development processes.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance regarding emerging technologies, architectural approaches, and development methodologies.
• Mentor team members and deliver internal training sessions in areas of technical specialization.
• Work effectively within agile, cross-functional teams and proactively contribute technical recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• 5+ years of hands-on production experience with Python.
• 5+ years of experience working with the Django framework.
• Experience designing and developing SaaS products.
• Experience implementing and maintaining decoupled architectures.
• Experience building, securing, and integrating high-performance APIs.
• Strong knowledge of the AWS ecosystem and cloud-based application development.
• Experience building microservices architectures using AWS technologies.
• Solid understanding of application security principles and performance optimization techniques.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture concepts, patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to write scalable, reusable, maintainable, testable, and efficient code.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with NoSQL database technologies.
• Familiarity with Lucene-based search platforms such as Apache Solr or Elasticsearch.
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Environment

• Python
• Django
• RESTful APIs
• Application Security
• NoSQL Databases
• Apache Solr / Elasticsearch
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan and pension program with employer contributions of at least 5%.
• 20 days of paid time off annually.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• 5 wellness days each year.
• Home office improvement budget.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development support.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Fully remote work environment with a distributed team.

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