Senior Technical Lead

Senior Technical Lead Python, Microservices, Cloud Senior Technical Lead Python, Microservices, Cloud Django backend lead for scalable APIs and cloud-deployed microservices on Azure Role Purpose Lead backend development using Django and Databricks - designing scalable, secure APIs and microservices, integrating Azure Cloud services, and guiding a technical team through architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of backend systems using Django/Databricks. Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and microservices architecture. Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management. Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions. Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers. Optimize database performance and manage data storage (SQL and NoSQL). Ensure high performance and security standards; participate in architecture design and technical decision making. Core Skills Python and Django (expert); RESTful APIs and web services Microservices architecture design and implementation Azure Cloud services (hands-on); containerization with Docker and Kubernetes SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Agile methodologies Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Must-have (per requisition): Microservices, Python, Cloud Computing. Good to have: Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark. Experience & Expected Outcome 10+ years in backend development, including 5+ years with Django; Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT or related field. Expected outcome: high-quality, secure