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# Lead Python Developer

- **Company:** TechDigital Corporation
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Data Storage Technologies, Database Performance, Backend, Git, Containerization, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Docker, Databricks, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/13d16e59-4617-49e4-b972-1c6dcc3ec241/lead-python-developer

## About the Role

* Python and Django (expert); RESTful APIs and web services
 * Microservices architecture design and implementation
 * Azure Cloud services (hands-on); containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
 * SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, Agile methodologies
 * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Must-have (per requisition):
Microservices, Python, Cloud Computing.
Good to have:
Azure Databricks, Delta Lake and Delta tables, PySpark.

Bachelor's in computer science/IT or related field.

## Description

Job DescriptionSenior Technical Lead - Python, Microservices, Cloud Django backend lead for scalable APIs and cloud-deployed microservices on Azure Role Purpose Lead backend development using Django and Databricks - designing scalable, secure APIs and microservices, integrating Azure Cloud services, and guiding a technical team through architecture decisions, code quality, and delivery., * Lead the development of backend systems using Django/Databricks.

 * Design and implement scalable, secure APIs and microservices architecture.
 * Integrate Azure Cloud services for application deployment and management.
 * Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
 * Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
 * Optimize database performance and manage data storage (SQL and NoSQL).
 * Ensure high performance and security standards; participate in architecture design and technical decision making.