Summary: Lead Python Developer to deliver backend solutions using Python, FastAPI, and Django, working with distributed teams to design scalable systems and ensure quality. Highlights: 1. Lead backend development with Python, FastAPI, and Django 2. Design and evolve scalable, reliable platform architectures 3. Champion continuous learning and share expertise within the team We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to lead delivery of backend solutions built with Python, FastAPI, and Django alongside a modern web stack. You will work with distributed teammates to design scalable systems, uphold quality through testing, and help ship releases using Docker and cloud\-native services. Apply today and make your next impact with us **Responsibilities** * Create and improve backend components using current frameworks * Help define and evolve the architecture for scalable, reliable platforms * Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to implement and release new features * Analyze bottlenecks and resolve performance or stability issues * Follow coding standards to ensure long\-term maintainability * Join roadmap reviews and provide input to technical planning * Assist with deployment activities and support release execution * Share expertise and champion continuous learning within the team **Requirements** * Extensive 5\+ years experience building in Python, including FastAPI and Django for backend services * Leadership experience of 1\+ year coordinating and coaching engineering teams * Strong knowledge of React and TypeScript for rich, dynamic front\-end development * Experience designing PostgreSQL schemas and administering databases * Hands\-on ability with Docker for containerizing and deploying applications * Strong focus on automated testing with solid unit and integration coverage * Experience operating in agile teams on complex, high\-impact initiatives * Team\-first approach with regular code reviews and collaborative delivery * Comfort working effectively with remote teams across multiple locations * Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for tracking work and maintaining documentation * Understanding of S3, Lambda, AWS AKS, and CloudWatch for cloud infrastructure management * Advanced English proficiency (B2\+ upper\-intermediate or above), spoken and written **Nice to have** * Experience using GitHub Actions for CI/CD and workflow automation * Knowledge of integrating Jira with GitHub for smoother project execution * Understanding of DevOps practices to optimize delivery and operations * Familiarity with financial services or Treasury topics like payments, wire transfers, reconciliations, and cash management