Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django & Microservices)

Vellstone

  • Pune, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Python/Django & Microservices)
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 5-7 yearsWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer to guide our talented development team. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, and deployment of our scalable, microservices-based platform.Your expertise will be crucial in mentoring team members, driving technical excellence, and taking ownership of our secure payment processing systems.As the Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities would be:
  • Lead, mentor & manage Python development team.
  • Architect & build scalable, secure Microservices.
  • Oversee end-to-end Django application development.
  • Lead payment gateway & transaction logic integration.
  • Drive best practices: code reviews, testing, CI/CD.
  • Collaborate with product, design & stakeholders on solutions.
Requirements
  • Proven technical leader with experience mentoring teams and delivering complex projects.
  • Strong expertise in Python, Django/DRF, and Microservices architecture.
  • Skilled in payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal) and secure transaction workflows.
  • Solid background in database design & management, especially PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and task queues (Celery with RabbitMQ/Redis).
  • Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
  • Opportunity to lead, mentor, and manage a talented team of developers.
  • The chance to take ownership of secure payment processing systems.
  • Work on the architecture, development, and deployment of a scalable, microservices-based platform.

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