Technical Lead Application Modernization (Python/Django, SaaS Readiness)

As a Technical Lead at Clearcover Insurance, you will be responsible for driving the modernization of two core enterprise systems an ERP and a KYC onboarding platform. Your role will involve transitioning these systems towards a scalable, secure, and multi-tenant SaaS model. Here is a breakdown of your key responsibilities: - **System Modernization & Architecture:** - Lead the refactoring of existing Django-based applications towards modular, scalable architectures. - Redesign backend systems for multi-tenancy, data isolation, and SaaS-readiness. - Migrate from legacy stack versions to modern supported frameworks (e.g., Django 5.x, Python 3.12). - Introduce service boundaries, API standardization, and async/background tasking models. - **Hands-on Development:** - Write and review production-grade Python/Django code. - Implement RESTful APIs, authentication, and integration with 3rd party services (e.g., e-sign, KYC). - Optimize database design and query performance in PostgreSQL. - Introduce and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, regression). - **DevOps & Cloud Enablement:** - Containerize applications (Docker/Kubernetes). - Set up CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation). - Implement observability tools (metrics, logs, tracing) and automated monitoring. - **Security & Compliance:** - Implement secure secret management, data encryption, and access controls. - Establish audit trails and compliance-ready logging practices (SOC2/ISO standards). - **Technical Leadership:** - Mentor engineers and collaborate with project managers and architects. - Conduct design reviews, code audits, and ensure quality gates. - Translate modernization strategy into actionable sprints and deliverables. **Qualification Required:** - 8-12 years of software development experience, with at least 3+ years in a lead engineer or technical lead role. - Expertise in Python, Django, DRF, and PostgreSQL. - Strong exposure to microservices, multi-tenancy, SaaS architecture, and asynchronous task processing. - Hands-on experience with Docker, CI/CD, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and infrastructure automation. - Solid understanding of application security, data protection, and compliance frameworks. - Experience in modernizing legacy monoliths into modular or service-based systems. - Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and technical communication skills. In this role, you will lead the modernization of ERP and KYC applications into secure, scalable SaaS-ready systems. Your responsibilities will include end-to-end transformation from refactoring to deployment and DevOps enablement. Additionally, you will be coaching and guiding engineers towards cloud-native best practices. This role is crucial as you will act as the bridge between architecture vision and hands-on delivery, ensuring that the modernization roadmap moves from PowerPoint to production.,