Technical Lead - DevOps

Description : Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, microservices, and data architecture to lead the design and development of our next-generation AgroTech SaaS platform.

The ideal candidate is a technical problem solver and architect who thrives in a startup environment capable of balancing hands-on development with system design, team guidance, and delivery ownership. Youll play a key role in shaping our platforms scalability, reliability, and performance, ensuring it supports our AI and data-driven product suite.

Key Responsibilities :

System Design & Architecture :

Lead the end-to-end design of scalable, modular, and cloud-native SaaS architectures using Python-based microservices and PostgreSQL.

Hands-on Development :

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code for backend systems, APIs, and data services.

Platform Ownership :

API & Microservices Development :

Data Modeling & Optimization :

DevOps & Scalability :

Work with DevOps to ensure CI / CD pipelines, containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes), and performance monitoring are in place.

Technical Leadership :

Mentor and guide a small team of developers, review code, enforce best practices, and support technical growth within the team.

Collaboration :

Partner closely with AI, product, and design teams to translate business needs into scalable, reliable technical solutions.

Quality & Security :

Drive high engineering standards with focus on testing, security, documentation, and maintainability.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience : 69 years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or architectural design role.

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

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