Zywave - Technical Lead - PHP / Python

Location : Pune, India

Work Mode : 5 Days Work from Office

Job Description :

Zywave is looking for a Technical Lead with strong expertise in PHP, Python, and AWS to lead the development of scalable web applications and cloud-native solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for guiding a high-performing technical team, architecting robust systems, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications using PHP and Python.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to build impactful, scalable solutions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and efficient development workflows.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and foster a strong engineering culture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across front-end, back-end, and cloud environments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Proven experience with PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony) and Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask).

Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and IAM.

Strong command of RESTful API design and integration.

Experience with CI / CD pipelines, Docker, and Git.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservices.

Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform).

Bonus : Working knowledge of front-end frameworks like React or Vue.js.

Mandatory Skills :

PHP

Python

AWS

Git

Good-to-Have Skills :

Go

React / Vue.js

Prompt Engineering

Why Work at Zywave?

Zywave empowers insurers and brokers to drive profitable growth and thrive in todays escalating risk landscape.

Only Zywave delivers a powerful Performance Multiplier, bringing together transformative, ecosystem-wide capabilities to amplify impact across data, processes, people, and customer experiences.

More than 15,000 insurers, MGAs, agencies, and brokerages trust Zywave to sharpen risk assessment, strengthen client relationships, and enhance operations.

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