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Lead Developer/Senior Software Developer

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Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
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Job Description:

We are looking for a Technical Lead to play a critical role in building and delivering scalable, high quality backend systems as part of a cloud native engineering team.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with proven experience in Python, Java, AWS, and containerized microservices, who enjoys mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence in a fast paced, client facing environment.

Mandatory Skills: Python, Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, AWS

Preferred Skills: (Preferred Experience) AI/ML, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD

Skill: python, solution architecture, microservices, distributed system design

Required Experience & Technical Skills:

  • 8 years of overall software development experience
  • 2-4 years in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role
  • Hands on experience in Python for backend development
  • Experience in Java, preferably using Spring Boot and Microservices
  • Hands on experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems principles
  • Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
  • Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools such as Kibana / ELK
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Understanding of data structures, performance tuning, and system scalability
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
  • Comfortable collaborating with distributed and cross functional teams
  • Exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI integrations

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead hands-on development of backend services using Python and Java
  • Implement microservices aligned to the architecture defined by the Technical Architect
  • Break down requirements into technical tasks and development stories
  • Review code, enforce coding standards, and ensure high code quality
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on design and implementation
  • Collaborate closely with the Technical Architect on design reviews and implementation strategy
  • Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
  • Ensure proper logging, monitoring, and observability using Kibana / ELK
  • Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability issues
  • Support production issues, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

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