Solution Architect – Python

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect – Python with strong expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and modern Python frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing scalable solutions, leading technical architecture, and guiding development teams across diverse Python-based stacks. This role involves driving architectural decisions, improving system efficiency, and ensuring high-quality technical solutions aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Strategy

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices-based architectures.
• Define architecture blueprints, system roadmaps, technical standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate technology options and recommend optimal frameworks, tools, and design patterns.
• Lead the modernization of legacy applications into microservice and cloud-native environments.
• Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance across distributed environments.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor engineering teams on Python development, system design, and architecture principles.
• Review code, provide architectural guidance, and enforce best engineering practices
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD, containerization, and cloud orchestration.
• Conduct technical assessments for new features, scalability requirements, and integration needs.

Development & Implementation

• Participate in hands-on development when required, especially for complex components.
• Oversee the development of APIs, services, and backend modules using modern Python frameworks.
• Implement robust security practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product, QA, DevOps, and other teams to align architecture with business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and system-level designs.
• Provide technical input during planning, estimation, and delivery phases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in backend engineering with deep expertise in Python.
• Proven experience in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API design.
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as: FastAPI, Django, Flask, Tornado, Pyramid, etc.
• Experience with message brokers, event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Solid grasp of system design, scalability patterns, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and architectural problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to guide and influence engineering teams.
• Proficiency in designing fault-tolerant, distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of clean code principles, design patterns, and testing methodologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person