Staff Software Development Engineer -Python

8 - 12 years

35 - 50 Lacs

Posted:2 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Position Summary:

Staff Engineer

The Team Lead will guide a team of engineers, manage project execution, participate in requirement discussions, and ensure high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of backend services using Python and RDBMS /  SQLite.
  • Drive technical architecture and contribute to system design, focusing on modular and stateless components.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams (Angular/React) to ensure cohesive full stack development.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for requirement gathering and technical discussions with customers.
  • Own production debugging and resolution of high-impact issues.
  • Mentor and manage a team of 4–6 engineers, conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and growth planning.
  • Plan, assign, and track development activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.
  • Ensure adoption of engineering best practices and conduct peer reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8-12 years of software development experience, primarily with Python.
  • Strong working knowledge of SQLite OR relational database schema design.
  • Exposure to Angular or React with ability to participate in frontend-backend discussions.
  • Experience building stateless applications and designing RESTful APIs.
  • Strong team leadership skills – task allocation, conflict resolution, mentorship, and motivation.
  • Proven experience in customer engagement and translating requirements into engineering tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with firewall platforms (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) or in network/security domains.
  • Exposure to plugin-based or modular software designs.
  • Experience with Docker & Cloud technologies will be added advantage.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
 

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