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# Lead Python Developer

- **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, JSON Web Token, SQL Databases, Openapi, Okta, Flask (Web Framework), Software Security, Backend, Gitlab, Fastapi, Kubernetes, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Api Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/81a7eb50-3c60-4151-a72e-b035772959cc

## About the Role

1. Python - FastAPI, Flask, Async Programming.

 2. REST API Development - OpenAPI, API Integration, API Security.

 3. Microservices Architecture - DDD, Service Decomposition.

 4. Technical Leadership - 3+ years leading/coordinating offshore teams.

 5. PostgreSQL - Schema Design, SQL, Query Optimization.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Developer with 10-15 years of experience in backend development and technical leadership. The candidate will work as a technical bridge between Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) and offshore development teams, translating architecture and business requirements into development tasks while ensuring code quality and delivery standards., · Develop backend services using Python, FastAPI, Flask, and asynchronous programming.

· Design and implement REST APIs, microservices, and API integrations.

· Lead and coordinate offshore development teams.

· Work with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server databases.

· Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

· Implement security using OAuth 2.0, JWT, Keycloak, and mTLS.

· Perform code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance optimization.

· Maintain technical documentation and ensure architectural standards.