Technical Lead

Job Description

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied Systems India Pvt Ltd., an Applied Systems company, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

Position Overview Applied Systems is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Tech Lead) to own technical solutions and provide direction across multiple engineering teams. In this role, you will design, build, and deliver high-quality full-stack features and system enhancements using Python, FastAPI, and ReactJS, while setting standards and guiding engineers across teams.

You will act as a recognized technical expert - solving complex architectural problems, leading design and code reviews, and driving adoption of best practices across the engineering organization. This is not a passive individual contributor role. You will provide technical direction, shape architecture, build standards, and deliver production-grade software at pace.

What You’ll Do

Design & Development

• Research, design, and deliver full-stack solutions using Python, FastAPI, and ReactJS to improve efficiency and effectiveness across multiple engineering teams.
• Architect scalable, maintainable RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and FastAPI, integrating with cloud-based infrastructure.
• Design and implement responsive front-end applications and components in ReactJS, ensuring performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Define and enforce full-stack architecture standards, coding conventions, and software security practices across the engineering organization.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and prioritize development of AI powered tools, frameworks, and processes to enable team delivery.
• Lead complex design discussions and code reviews, applying expert knowledge to clarify standards and drive alignment with best practices.
• Act as an escalation point and trusted technical advisor for complex engineering problems across multiple teams.
• Provide compelling justification for architectural enhancements and gain cross-team buy-in for implementation.

Problem Solving

• Find and resolve complex technical problems, addressing root causes from a broad architectural perspective.
• Identify patterns, anti-patterns, and opportunities to reduce technical debt across the full-stack codebase.
• Anticipate future technical challenges and address them proactively through adoption of new technologies and internal standards.

Documentation & Standards

• Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture decision records (ADRs), API contracts, and development guides.
• Define and communicate development standards for Python/FastAPI backend services and ReactJS front-end components.
• Share knowledge with the team to support design, development, and testing practices across the organization.

Quality & Delivery

• Champion CI/CD best practices and automated testing strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end testing layers.
• Define technical project milestones, identify dependencies, and communicate status to stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We’re Excited to Learn More About You

Experience & Background

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering full-stack solutions with Python backend and ReactJS frontend.
• Experience leading technical design discussions and driving architectural decisions across teams.
• Strong background in SaaS application development, cloud environments, and open-source tooling.
• Experience with test automation strategies and tools aligned with continuous delivery practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of software engineering principles and practices, including documentation, testing, debugging, data structures, software design, and design patterns.
• Expert proficiency in Python for backend development, including asynchronous programming and performance optimization.
• Expert proficiency in FastAPI framework, including dependency injection, middleware, background tasks, and OpenAPI documentation.
• Expert proficiency in ReactJS, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context API), component architecture, and modern hooks patterns.
• Expert knowledge of modern, cloud-based technologies and software security practices.
• Expert knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and best practices for test automation.
• Extensive knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Advanced knowledge of full-stack architecture patterns, including RESTful API design, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and receive guidance only in the most complex situations.
• Enthusiast in using AI effectively and responsibly to increase efficiency and quality delivery of the technical solution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS/ GCP).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, BigQuery).
• Experience with ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) and asynchronous task processing (e.g., Celery, RabbitMQ).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

Learn more about the people behind our products at -

• LinkedIn Page Applied Systems India
• https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

Your Security Matters:

Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a [email protected] email or through our official career’s portal.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.