Lead Web Developer

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Web Developer to drive the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance web applications. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a seasoned developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and has a strong grasp of modern development and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable full-stack web applications
• Lead backend development using Python or similar programming languages
• Guide system architecture decisions for maintainability, scalability, and performance
• Integrate and manage DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions
• Design and maintain SQL and NoSQL database solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices
• Define and document technical standards, architecture, and development workflows

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional web development experience
• 3+ years working with Python or a similar backend language
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD and containerization tools
• Proficient with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases
• Solid understanding of modern development practices, version control, and code management
• Strong communication skills and experience leading development teams or technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cloud-native application development (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Exposure to front-end technologies and frameworks is a plus
• Passion for automation, performance optimization, and clean code
• QA Engineer, Project/Product Manager experience