Architect/Associate Architect - Python

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and govern the overall architecture of Python-based applications.

• Establish and enforce best coding practices and OWASP-based secure development standards.

• Drive adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) across teams.

• Review and approve system designs, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.

• Lead defect prevention strategies, root cause analysis, and system-level improvements.

• Oversee system integration testing strategies and release readiness.

• Create and maintain technical architecture documentation.

• Provide architectural mentorship to engineering teams and guide design discussions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders (Product Owners, DevOps, QA, Business) to align architecture with business needs.

• Champion Agile practices across multiple teams/projects.

• Ensure timely delivery by identifying risks early and escalating blockers appropriately.

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architect role.

• Deep expertise in Python, frameworks, and architectural design patterns.

• Strong understanding of scalable, distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong foundation in DBMSs, data modeling, and system performance optimization.

• Proven track record of designing secure, enterprise-grade applications (OWASP, ISO standards).

• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps integration, and automation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.