Technical Lead Backend Python Django

## About the Role We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead Backend to join our product engineering team. This is an individual contributor role with strong technical ownership focused on building scalable backend systems and contributing to DevOps and infrastructure practices. While Python is mandatory, the key requirement is solid backend architecture experience. This is not a people management role; it is a technical leadership role. ## Location & Logistics - Remote - Working Days: 6 Days (Monday to Saturday) - Having own laptop for this role is mandatory ## Experience & Budget - Experience: 7 - 12 years - Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days (Notice Period more than 30 Days will not accept) - Budget: Upto 30 LPA (ECTC more than this will not be accepted) ## Key Responsibilities ### Backend Engineering & Architecture - Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems - Develop APIs, background workers, and integration workflows - Own features end-to-end from design to deployment and production support - Write clean, maintainable, and performance-optimized code - Contribute to core system architecture and foundational frameworks ### Tech Stack Flexibility - Primary language preference: Python - Frameworks may include: Django, FastAPI - Focus is on architectural strength, not framework loyalty ### Code Quality & Reviews - Review pull requests for correctness, clarity, scalability, and maintainability - Ensure strong error handling and system resilience - Guide engineers toward better architectural decisions ### Technical Guidance - Participate in technical discussions, grooming, and system design reviews - Provide mentorship through technical direction (not people management) - Identify risks early and propose scalable solutions ### Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps - Provide technical feasibility inputs during requirement discussions - Ensure backend systems align with product scalability goals ## Required Qualifications - 7+ years of backend development experience - Strong expertise in major backend language (Python) - Experience with at least one modern backend framework (Django, FastAPI, etc.)