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Lead Python Developer - Hippo Digital Limited
Software Engineer
Lead Python Developer responsible for architecting and delivering high‑quality Python solutions, guiding a multidisciplinary team, and driving best practices in cloud, containerisation, and API development.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust, scalable Python applications using Django and related frameworks.
- Lead a cross‑functional team of developers, designers, and analysts through agile delivery cycles.
- Define and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Architect and integrate RESTful APIs and micro‑services deployed on AWS.
- Mentor junior engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional Python development experience, with deep expertise in Django or similar web frameworks.
- Proven experience delivering cloud‑native solutions on AWS, including services such as EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
- Strong understanding of containerisation (Docker) and orchestration tools.
- Hands‑on experience with REST API design, versioning, and security best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of leading agile, multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
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