Technical Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead to design, develop, and maintain serverless

applications using Python and AWS technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive

experience in building scalable, high-performance back-end systems and a deep

understanding of AWS serverless services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, S3, and

others. This role requires a strong technical leader who can guide teams, architect solutions,

and contribute to the overall success of our fintech products.

Key Responsibilities:

? Architect and Develop Solutions: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure

back-end services using Python and AWS serverless technologies.

? Serverless Application Development: Build and maintain serverless applications

leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, and other AWS

services.

? Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers,

promoting best practices in software development, testing, and DevOps.

? Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end

developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions

that meet business needs.

? Automation and CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, automated

testing, and monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid deployment of services.

? Performance Optimization: Optimize back-end services for performance,

scalability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring the efficient use of AWS resources.

? Security: Ensure that all solutions adhere to industry best practices for security,

including data protection, access controls, and encryption.

? Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation,

including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and deployment guides.

? Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production

environments, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.

? Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in

Python, AWS serverless technologies, and fintech/banking technology stacks, and

apply this knowledge to improve our systems.

Qualifications:

? Experience:

o Minimum of 10 years of experience in back-end software development, with

at least 6 years of hands-on experience in Python.

o Extensive experience with AWS serverless technologies, including Lambda,

DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, ECS, EKS and other related

services.

o Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable

cloud-based solutions in the fintech or banking sectors.

? Technical Skills:

o Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django).

o Deep understanding of AWS serverless architecture and best practices.

o Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as AWS

CloudFormation or Terraform.

o Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven

systems.

o Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated

testing, and monitoring using AWS services (e.g., CodePipeline, CloudWatch,

X-Ray).

? Leadership:

o Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture

of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

? Problem-Solving:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot

and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.

? Communication:

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to

effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and containerization

technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

? Familiarity with financial services industry regulations and compliance requirements.

? Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified

Developer, or similar.