Fullstack Engineering Lead
First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
About the Company :
Our client is a mission-driven technology organisation building AI-powered digital platforms that enable learning, governance, and large-scale social impact. Its solutions support millions of users through modern cloud infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and innovative technology.
The organisation works closely with public and private sector stakeholders to build scalable, sustainable, and measurable digital solutions.
Role Overview :
We are looking for a Fullstack Engineering Lead to drive the development, architecture, and scalability of a large-scale learning platform. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in Python/Django and React, along with experience building distributed systems and leading engineering teams.
Role Details :
Location : Noida (NCR)
Experience : 8 - 12 Years
Industry Preference : EdTech / SaaS / Product-Based Companies
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Lead the development, customization, and maintenance of a large-scale learning platform using Python (Django) and React.
- Own backend architecture, APIs, integrations, asynchronous processing, and core platform components.
- Build and enhance frontend experiences using React and modern UI development practices.
- Design scalable system architectures, microservices, and platform integrations.
- Establish and manage DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and cloud infrastructure.
- Define engineering standards covering code quality, testing, reliability, security, and performance.
- Lead sprint planning, code reviews, technical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee platform scalability, deployment strategies, performance optimization, and incident management.
- Integrate external systems including identity management, assessments, AI solutions, and third-party services.
- Drive delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible digital learning experiences.
Skills & Qualifications :
- Strong hands-on experience with Python (Django) and React fullstack development.
- Experience building and scaling high-traffic, distributed applications and microservices.
- Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployments.
- Strong understanding of software quality, automated testing, and platform reliability.
- Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology projects.
- Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with large-scale learning, SaaS, or EdTech platforms.
- Knowledge of learning standards, platform integrations, and high-concurrency systems.
- Exposure to Open edX or AI-powered products would be an added advantage.
What's On Offer :
- Opportunity to lead engineering for a large-scale, high-impact digital platform.
- Ownership of architecture, technology decisions, and team development.
- Exposure to Python, React, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
- Opportunity to build products used by millions of users and create measurable real-world impact.
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities.
Skills
Python, React.js, Django, Full Stack, Engineering Management, Cloud, MySQL, MongoDB, Microservices Architecture