Python Architect

Role: Python Architect - Application Development

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 11+ years

Fission Labs,

As Technical Architect, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale applications across diverse technology stacks. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Developer and Architect with deep expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks, capable of driving strategic technical decisions while mentoring development teams and ensuring high-quality, scalable, secure solutions

Required Skills

• 10+ years of Full-stack development experience with strong in backend using Python
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage engineering teams / Associate Architects
• Strong command of AWS services: Lambda, EC2, EKS, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS.
• Experience integrating GenAI APIs (ChatGPT, Gemini).
• Familiarity with web crawling frameworks (BeautifulSoup, Playwright, Scrapy).
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience with chat agents or conversational AI preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Define end-to-end architecture for modern applications using multiple programming languages and paradigms.
• Create high-level and low-level design documents, architecture blueprints, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend optimal technologies, frameworks, and patterns aligned with business goals.

Development & Technical Leadership

• Lead prototyping, POCs, and reference implementations across varied tech stacks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams product, UX, DevOps, QA to deliver high-performance solutions.
• Provide deep engineering guidance and mentorship to developers across languages and platforms.

Polyglot Engineering

• Design and build systems using a combination of languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Ensure interoperability and integration of heterogeneous systems and services.
• Promote best practices in coding, modularity, API design, and system composition.

Scalability, Performance & Security

• Ensure application scalability, reliability, and performance through robust architectural patterns.
• Oversee secure coding practices, threat modeling, and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive cloud-native architecture adoption using AWS, Azure, or GCP.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Partner with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
• Advocate infrastructure-as-code and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.).

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Document and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and governance processes.
• Participate in project estimation, planning, and risk assessment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in application development with at least 2+ years of development + architecture experience.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (polyglot engineering).
• Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven systems, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in databases (SQL/NoSQL), distributed caching, and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (CI/CD, containers, IaC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with emerging technologies (serverless, WebAssembly, machine learning integration).
• Exposure to domain-driven design (DDD), clean architecture, and hexagonal patterns.
• Contributions to open-source projects or tech communities.
• Certifications in cloud platforms or architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

You would enjoy

• Opportunity to work on impactful technical challenges with global reach.
• Vast opportunities for self-development, including online university access and knowledge sharing opportunities.
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons to foster innovation and learning.
• Generous benefits packages including health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible work hours, and more.
• Supportive work environment with forums to explore passions beyond work.