Founding Technical Lead - Python / Django

Founding Technical Lead

A Hyderabad based startup is looking for a Founding Technical Lead with 6- 10 years of experience in Python-based application development, cloud integration, and end-to-end project management. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in designing scalable architectures, leading development teams, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions across domains such as Finance systems, ETL automation, AI / ML integrations, Angular and web-based Responsibilities :

• Architect and lead development of cloud-native applications using Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, and Docker, Angular
• Design and implement machine learning models, ETL workflows, and NLP-based automation tools.
• Collaborate directly with clients to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver scalable systems.
• Lead code reviews, enforce development best practices, and mentor junior developers.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Integrate cloud services (AWS, Azure) and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Git, Redis, Kafka) for continuous delivery and performance Skills :
• Languages / Frameworks : Python, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Django Rest Framework, Angular.
• Cloud & DevOps : AWS, Azure, Docker, Jenkins, Git, Nginx, Linux, Redis, Kafka, Databases : PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Tools & Techniques : ETL, Web Scraping, Machine Learning, NLP, Selenium, Jira, Unit Specialized Experience : Finance Systems, Recommendation Engines, Process Automation Bots, Cloud Storage :
• Hands on experience in leading agile teams and delivering multiple projects across sectors like finance, healthcare, retail, and education.
• Proven record of architecting secure and scalable backend systems integrated with modern UI frameworks.
• Strong background in code quality enforcement, performance tuning, and technical documentation.

(ref : hirist.tech)