Senior Full Stack Lead (React + Python)

Akaasa Technologies; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies is seeking a Senior Full Stack Lead (React + Python) for an onsite Santa Clara, CA engagement with Cognizant. The role requires 15+ years in full stack development, deep React and Python expertise, and proven team leadership.

The candidate will mentor a team, conduct code reviews, and shape architecture decisions in a client-facing setting. The position is strictly onsite (5 days a week) in Santa Clara, with no remote or hybrid work arrangement, and requires strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience in full stack development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in React.js - Hooks, Redux, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong backend experience in Python - FastAPI / Django / Flask.
• Proven experience in leading a team - mentoring, code reviews, architecture decisions.
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, and Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred).
• Excellent communication skills - client facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a development team and provide technical mentoring, code reviews and architecture guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Cognizant to deliver scalable full-stack solutions.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Team leadership

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Azure

GCP

Communication

Client facing

Job description

Role: Senior Full Stack Lead (React + Python)
Location: Santa Clara, CA - 5 Days Onsite (No Remote/Hybrid)
Client: Cognizant

Key Requirements:

• 15+ Years of overall experience in Full Stack Development
• Strong hands-on expertise in React.js - Hooks, Redux, JavaScript / TypeScript
• Strong backend experience in Python - FastAPI / Django / Flask
• Proven experience in leading a team - technical mentoring, code reviews, architecture decisions
• Experience with REST APIs, Microservices, and Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP preferred)
• Excellent communication skills - client facing role