Solution Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python and Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). This role involves designing scalable systems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs. You will play a critical role in architecture, development, and team leadership, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a team of engineers and drive end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams for seamless delivery.
• Take ownership of deliverables and ensure timely execution.

Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems using microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Define High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
• Ensure systems are built with an API-first approach.

Backend Development

• Design and develop robust APIs using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Build and manage RESTful / GraphQL APIs.
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL systems.
• Apply SOLID principles and clean architecture practices.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS/Azure.
• Work with AWS services like Lambda, EKS.
• Implement containerization using Docker, Kubernetes.

Quality & Best Practices

• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
• Implement observability: logging, monitoring, alerting.

Non-Functional Requirements

• Design for performance, scalability, availability, and security.
• Ensure systems are production-ready and resilient.

Communication & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Conduct and present technical demos and solution walkthroughs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Eight or more years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong expertise in Python (core concepts including decorators and advanced features).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong experience in building RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with Kubernetes / ECS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of system design and scalability patterns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to own and drive projects independently.

Good to Have

• Experience with GraphQL APIs.
• Exposure to observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, etc.).
• Experience in AI/ML or LLM-based systems.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud architectures.

What We're Looking For

• A strong technical leader who can balance hands-on coding with architectural thinking.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment.
• A problem solver who can translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.