Lead Python Developer
First seen by Alion on Sep 4, 2026.
Title: Lead - Python Developer
Shift: 1:30PM - 10:30PM
Location: Bangalore, Chennai
Mode: Work from office
Exp: 4 - 6 years
Budget: 15 - 18 LPA
About the Role:
We are looking for a Lead Python Developer experienced in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and APIs using Python. The ideal candidate should have strong programming fundamentals, hands-on experience in API development, and the ability to lead technical implementation and contribute to architecture and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications using Python.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Lead technical implementation and ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Design efficient backend components and optimize application performance.
- Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise systems as required.
- Implement authentication, authorization, error handling, logging, and API security best practices.
- Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to other developers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application and API-related issues.
- Write unit tests and ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and architectural decisions.
- Follow Agile development practices and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
Required Skills:
- 4 - 6 years of professional experience in Python development.
- Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Hands-on experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of API design principles, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, and error handling.
- Experience building scalable and maintainable backend applications.
- Good understanding of software development lifecycle, debugging, testing, and version control.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to independently drive development tasks and provide technical leadership to the team.
Good to Have:
- Experience with Python web frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD, Docker, or cloud platforms.
- Understanding of microservices architecture.
Key Skills:
- Python | API Development | REST APIs | Backend Development | FastAPI/Flask/Django | Microservices | Git | SQL/NoSQL
Skills
Python, API, Microservices Architecture, REST API, Django, Flask, Git, NoSQL