Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead with strong expertise in Python (Django) and PHP, along with solid exposure to AWS cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable web applications, designing APIs, leading small teams, and owning end-to-end technical delivery in a fast-paced product environment.
This is not a coordination role — we are looking for someone who is deep into coding, reviews, architects, and drives execution with ownership.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead backend architecture and development using Python (Django) and PHP
Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance REST APIs
Own end-to-end feature delivery from design to deployment
Work closely with Product and Tech team to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and best practices
Deploy and manage applications on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Lambda, etc.)
Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
Optimize application performance and database queries
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability
Mentor junior developers and maximise engineering velocity
Required Skills
5–7 years of backend development experience
Strong hands-on experience with Python (Django framework) and PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks)
Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture
Solid experience with AWS cloud services
Experience with MySQL/MongoDB and database optimization
Hands-on with Linux environments
Familiarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of security best practices and performance optimizations for web applications
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Good to Have
Exposure to AI agents, LLM integrations or RAG-based systems
Experience in scalable edtech/E-commerce platforms
Knowledge of caching systems (Redis/Memcached)
Understanding of frontend frameworks (React/Angular) for better collaboration
Experience working in startup or product-based environments
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What We’re Looking For
Ownership mindset — takes responsibility beyond assigned tasks
Ability to balance speed with scalability
Strong problem-solving skills
Clear communicator and team mentor
Comfortable working in evolving and dynamic environments