Platform Development Lead

Responsibilities:

• Platform Build and Architecture: Refactor an existing Python-based prototype into a modular, production-grade platform.
• Define clear service boundaries (API layer, orchestration, agent runtime, data access).
• Build reusable components that allow extension without exposing core engine logic, Agent Framework, and Orchestration.
• Design and implement frameworks for AI agents and reporting workflows.
• Build orchestration for multi-step execution (deterministic + AI-driven).
• Ensure outputs are traceable, auditable, and suitable for financial reporting.
• Developer Enablement Enable internal/client developers to: build and deploy reporting agents, reuse approved components, and access platform capabilities via APIs (without direct code access).
• Implement access controls and abstraction layers.
• Full Stack Development Lead development across: Backend: Python, FastAPI.
• Frontend: Next.js .
• Real-time: WebSockets.
• Build simple internal interfaces for job execution, monitoring output review.
• Code Governance and DevOps Own development workflows in Azure DevOps, branching strategy, PRs, code reviews, and merges.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines, environments (dev/test/prod), and release processes.
• Ensure code quality, testing, and maintainability standards, Team Leadership (Near-term).
• Act as the technical anchor of the shore, mentor, and guide future hires as the team scales.
• Establish best practices across code, documentation, and delivery.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Python backend development (FastAPI or similar).
• Experience with React / Next.js .
• Familiarity with WebSockets or real-time systems.
• Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, PR workflows).
• Understanding of modular architecture, access control, and system design.
• Ability to operate in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment.

Skills

Azure DevOps, FastAPI, Next.js, Python, React