Lead Python Developer

Job Title: Lead Developer – Python / FastAPI / Databricks
Experience: 7+ years
Role Focus: Full-stack development, technical design, Python, FastAPI, Databricks Apps

Job Summary
We are looking for a Lead Developer with strong full-stack experience in Python-based application development. The Lead Developer will translate the high-level architecture provided by the Solution Architect into detailed technical designs and working application components.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert high-level architecture and modules from the Architect into detailed technical designs.
• Lead development of Python-based applications.
• Design and develop applications using FastAPI and Python.
• Build and integrate applications deployed through Databricks Apps.
• Develop components across the full application stack:
  • UI layer
  • Application/integration layer
  • Database layer
• Build selected core components and provide technical direction to developers.
• Break architecture into modules and assign implementation requirements to engineers.
• Review developer implementations and ensure alignment with the architecture and technical design.
• Work with PostgreSQL and database integration.
• Collaborate with the Architect to resolve technical and design issues.
• Ensure applications follow multi-tenancy and isolation principles defined by the architecture.

Required Skills

• Strong Python development experience.
• Strong experience with FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks Apps.
• Full-stack development experience.
• Experience across UI, application/integration, and database layers.
• Experience with PostgreSQL.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience designing and implementing application components from high-level architecture.
• Understanding of multi-tenant application development.

Preferred Skills

• Streamlit.
• Django.
• Azure.
• Azure Databricks.
• AKS / Azure App Service.
• Experience deploying Python applications in cloud environments.