Python Full Stack Developer Lead

Job Title: Python Full Stack Developer LeadLocation: Seattle, WA Experience Required: 8-10 Years Employment Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Python Full Stack Developer Lead to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. This role requires strong hands-on expertise across Python backend development, modern React-based frontend engineering, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will act as a technical lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive architecture decisions, ensure engineering excellence, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesBackend Development & Architecture Design, develop, test, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django REST Framework). Architect and implement scalable backend systems with strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. Develop and maintain asynchronous services using asyncio, aiohttp, and message-driven architectures. Integrate enterprise systems and third-party APIs. Frontend Development Collaborate with frontend teams to build and integrate UI components using ReactJS (Vite 18+), TypeScript, Mantine, Jotai, and Nivo. Support frontend testing strategies using Jest, Vitest, and Playwright. Databases & Messaging Design and manage NoSQL and relational data stores, including MongoDB (Replica Sets), Redis (JWT caching), PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server. Implement messaging and event-driven solutions using RabbitMQ and Kafka. Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure Lead containerized application development using Docker and Kubernetes. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and HashiCorp Packer. Support deployments across Azure (IaaS/PaaS) and VMware vSphere environments. Manage API gateway and ingress configurations using Nginx / Nginx Ingress and load balancer concepts (F5). Security, Monitoring & Operations Implement API security best practices including OAuth2, JWT authentication, rate limiting, and certificate management (Venafi). Support logging, monitoring, and observability using Grafana and Splunk. Perform network-level debugging using curl, tcpdump, OpenSSL. Integrate with Active Directory using Python LDAP3 and advanced directory queries. Leadership & Collaboration Lead code reviews, enforce clean code practices, and ensure maintainable architecture. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. Work closely with Product, Infrastructure, Network, and Security teams to ensure stable and secure deployments. Support operational processes including JIRA infrastructure requests and ServiceNow CMDB synchronization. Required Technical SkillsBackend Strong proficiency in Python core concepts, development, debugging, and maintenance. REST API development using FastAPI, Flask, Django REST Framework. Asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures. Frontend ReactJS (Vite 18+), TypeScript, Mantine, Jotai UI testing using Jest, Vitest, Playwright Data visualization using Nivo DevOps & Cloud Docker, Kubernetes, Container Registry (Harbor) CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps IaC: Terraform, Ansible, Packer Cloud Platforms: Azure (IaaS, PaaS), VMware vSphere Databases & Messaging MongoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server RabbitMQ, Kafka Security & Monitoring OAuth2, JWT, API security best practices Venafi, Grafana, Splunk Desirable Skills Strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Python, DevOps CI/CD, and ReactJS Prior experience leading distributed or cross-functional engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, enterprise backend architectures Key Competencies Strong technical leadership and ownership mindset Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural decision-making Strong communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments

Created: 2026-03-04