Our client is a hyderabad based startup and they are looking to hire a Lead Engineer - Python.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs in Python or Go
- Build and maintain high-performance systems and data pipelines that power core product features
- Write clean, testable, modular code that scales and is easy to maintain
- Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and product teams to ensure seamless integrations
- Participate in system design, code reviews, and architecture planning sessions
- Leverage and contribute to open-source tools and components
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize distributed systems for performance and reliability
- Help define and evolve foundational platform building blocks
Requirements :
4-8 years of experience building backend systems or platform servicesStrong command of Python (experience with Go is a big plus)Proven ability to design, build, and scale robust APIs and backend infrastructureSolid understanding of system design principles and distributed systemsProficient in SQL and working with data-centric applicationsComfortable working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with modern development practices (CI / CD, testing, version control)Good to Have :
Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous systemsFamiliarity with gRPC, GraphQL, or modern API protocolsExposure to cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Open-source contributions or a strong GitHub profileHands-on work with data warehouses, data lakes, or modern data platformsBuilding developer-facing tools or internal platform services(ref : hirist.tech)