Staff Software Development Engineer -Python

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.