Summit Technology Consulting Group · 3 weeks ago
Backend Development Technical Lead (Python+Django)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expSummit Technology Consulting Group is a leading provider of modern SaaS solutions in the financial services and fraud prevention sectors. They are seeking an experienced Backend Development Technical Lead (Python+Django) to lead the design and development of backend systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive backend architecture decisions across Python/Django services
Define and enforce best practices for code quality, performance, and security
Lead technical design discussions, reviews, and architecture planning
Identify and proactively address technical debt
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Optimize database performance (PostgreSQL or similar)
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of backend systems
Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to backend engineers
Conduct code reviews and promote clean, maintainable code
Collaborate with engineering management on planning, estimation, and delivery
Support hiring, onboarding, and technical growth of team members
Work closely with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Partner with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery
Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and release processes
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the organization
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in Canada
7+ years of experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using Python and the Django framework
7+ years of experience working with relational databases
5+ years of experience using Docker and Docker Compose in production environments
5+ years of experience leading development teams, including conducting code reviews and mentoring team members
Strong ability to design and implement secure, scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions for complex requirements
Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity, negotiating scope, and taking accountability for technical decisions
Highly self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Experience with AWS EKS and other AWS services is considered an asset
PostgreSQL preferred
Company
Summit Technology Consulting Group
Summit Technology Consulting Group has serviced our clients by providing innovative professional technology services.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.07MKey Investors
Enlightenment Capital
2024-04-04Private Equity
2018-08-01Series Unknown· $3.07M
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