Senior Python/Django Tech Lead — Azure Microservices

TechDigital Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in New York, NY seeks a Senior Technical Lead to guide backend development with Django and Databricks, building scalable, secure APIs and cloud-deployed microservices.

The role requires 10+ years in backend, 5+ years with Django, strong leadership, Azure experience, and a track record of delivering end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years backend development experience with 5+ years in Django.
• Experience designing scalable, secure APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development using Django and Databricks.
• Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and microservices architecture.
• Integrate Azure Cloud services for deployment and management.
• Collaborate with frontend, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
• Optimize database performance and data storage (SQL/NoSQL).
• Ensure high performance and security; participate in architecture decisions.

Skills

Python & Django

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Azure Cloud

Docker & Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Agile

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

Delta Lake

PySpark

Job description

Senior Technical Lead – Python, Microservices, Cloud Django backend lead for scalable APIs and cloud-deployed microservices on Azure Role Purpose Lead backend development using Django and Databricks — designing scalable, secure APIs and microservices, integrating Azure Cloud services, and guiding a technical team through architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery.

Experience 10+ years in backend development, including 5+ years with Django
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of backend systems using Django/Databricks.
• Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and microservices architecture.
• Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
• Optimize database performance and manage data storage (SQL and NoSQL).
• Ensure high performance and security standards; participate in architecture design and technical decision making.

Core Skills

• Python and Django (expert); RESTful APIs and web services
• Microservices architecture design and implementation
• Azure Cloud services (hands-on); containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
• SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Agile methodologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Must-have (per requisition):
Microservices, Python, Cloud Computing.
Good to have:
Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark.

Bachelor's in computer science/IT or related field.