Lead Software Engineer (Python)

Company Overview

Sitech builds impactful digital products, services, and experiences for enterprises and fast-growing startups. With a global talent pool, we specialize in product discovery, experience design, and custom software development, delivering scalable and high-quality solutions across multiple industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions, with a strong focus on Python (Django), Vue.js, and Open edX platforms .

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architecture ownership , mentoring engineers, and collaborating closely with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of web-based platforms using Python (Django) and Vue.js.
• Architect, customize, and extend Open edX platforms, including LMS/CMS, plugins, and integrations.
• Define technical architecture, coding standards, and best practices across projects.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Oversee system integrations, APIs, and backend services.
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
• Drive CI/CD adoption and collaborate with DevOps on deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and lead root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to technical planning, estimations, and delivery timelines.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python with Django (mandatory).
• Proven experience with Vue.js and modern front-end architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Open edX development, customization, and deployment.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integration.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.