VP, Full Stack Engineer (Backend/Python Focus)

JOB SUMMARY

The VP, Full Stack Engineer will lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications and backend services using Python frameworks and cloud infrastructure.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain scalable web applications using Python frameworks such as Django and front-end tools like React
• Design and develop APIs and backend services that support data-driven use cases
• Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Functions, Containers, Storage, SQL, and Databricks
• Implement monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Improve application performance, reliability, and security across the stack
• Lead incident response efforts and perform root cause analysis to resolve issues and prevent recurrence
• Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Mentor engineers and contribute to consistent engineering practices

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software development with Python
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Back-end: Hands-on experience building applications with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Front-end: Experience building user interfaces using JavaScript, including React
• Data: Experience writing SQL queries and performing data analysis tasks
• Cloud / Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Service, Functions, Containers, and Storage
• DevOps: Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Tools: Experience using GitHub, VS Code, and modern development environments
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document decisions and collaborate across teams

NICE TO HAVE

• Data: Experience with Azure Databricks, including PySpark, Delta Lake, and data workflows
• Domain: Knowledge of risk management or financial services
• Observability: Familiarity with monitoring and tracing practices such as OpenTelemetry
• AI: Experience using AI tools in the development process