Engineering Manager

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Lead to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend solutions.

The role involves working with large-scale data, building efficient APIs, integrating middleware solutions, and ensuring high performance and reliability.

You will lead a team of developers while also contributing hands-on to coding, design, and architecture.

Mandatory Skills : Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly), FastAPI/FlaskAPI, SQL & NoSQL (MongoDB, CRDB, Postgres), Middleware tools (Mulesoft/BizTalk), CI/CD, RESTful APIs, OOP, OOD, DS & Algo, Design Patterns.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Lead backend development projects using Python (FastAPI/FlaskAPI).

2. Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices.

3. Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, CRDB, Postgres).

4. Implement and optimize middleware integrations (Mulesoft, BizTalk).

5. Ensure smooth deployment using CI/CD pipelines.

6. Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, and Data Structures & Algorithms to deliver high-quality solutions.

7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product) to deliver business objectives.

8. Mentor and guide junior developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Required Skills :

1. Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly.

2. Expertise in FastAPI / FlaskAPI frameworks.

3. Solid knowledge of SQL & NoSQL databases (MongoDB, CRDB, Postgres).

4. Experience with middleware tools such as Mulesoft or BizTalk.

5. Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Web Services, and CI/CD pipelines.

6. Strong understanding of OOP, OOD, Design Patterns, and DS & Algo.

7. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.

8. Prior experience in leading teams is highly desirable.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in developing Enterprise Web Applications using Java/J2EE technologies with a good professional track record.
• Excellent knowledge in Core Java (J2SE) and J2EE technologies.
• Proficient knowledge in Servlets, JDBC & JSP.
• Good knowledge of Spring framework (MVC, Cloud, Data and Security. Etc) and ORM framework like JPA/Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of Exception Handling, Collections, File I/O Streams, Interfaces, and logging mechanisms is a must.
• Experience in developing REST APIs and integration of third-party APIs.
• Proficient knowledge in SQL/PLSQL.
• Expertise in application/web server deployment and connection pooling techniques.
• Cloud deployment (AWS & Azure) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Version Control tools like Git, Bitbucket, etc.
• Experience in data security and protocols is a must.
• Maven and IDE tools experience is a must.
• Multi-threading and serialization techniques knowledge is a must.
• Good understanding of end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Ability to read and understand requirements and design documents.
• Good Analytical skills and should be self-driven. Good communication with interpersonal skills.
• Open to learning new technologies and domains.
• A good team player and ready to take up new challenges
• Languages: Java(J2SE), J2EE (Servlets, JSPs, JDBC)
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL.
• DB Script: SQL and PL/SQL
• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey, Hibernate and JPA
• OS: Windows, Linux/Unix.
• Cloud Services: AWS and Azure (Good to have)
• Version Control tools: Git, Bitbucket.
• Deployment Servers: Tomcat, JBoss, and Web sphere
• Build Tools: Gradle/Maven

Senior Software Developers collaborate with Business and Quality Analysts, Designers, Project Managers and more to design software solutions that will create meaningful change for our clients. They listen thoughtfully to understand the context of a business problem and write clean and iterative code to deliver a powerful end result whilst consistently advocating for better engineering practices. By balancing strong opinions with a willingness to find the right answer, Senior Software Developers bring integrity to technology, ensuring all voices are heard.

For a team to thrive, it needs collaboration and room for healthy, respectful debate. Senior Developers are the technologists who cultivate this environment while driving teams toward delivering on an aspirational tech vision and acting as mentors for more junior-level consultants. You will leverage deep technical knowledge to solve complex business problems and proactively assess your team’s health, code quality and nonfunctional requirements.

Job responsibilities

• You will learn and adopt best practices like writing clean and reusable code using TDD, pair programming and design patterns
• You will use and advocate for continuous delivery practices to deliver high-quality software as well as value to end customers as early as possible
• You will work in collaborative, value-driven teams to build innovative customer experiences for our clients
• You will create large-scale distributed systems out of microservices
• You will collaborate with a variety of teammates to build features, design concepts and interactive prototypes and ensure best practices and UX specifications are embedded along the way.
• You will apply the latest technology thinking from our Technology Radar to solve client problems
• You will efficiently utilize DevSecOps tools and practices to build and deploy software, advocating devops culture and shifting security left in development
• You will oversee or take part in the entire cycle of software consulting and delivery from ideation to deployment and everything in between
• You will act as a mentor for less-experienced peers through both your technical knowledge and leadership skills

Job qualifications:

Technical Skills

• You have experience using one or more development languages (Java, Nodejs, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, etc.) with experience in Object-Oriented programming
• You can skillfully write high-quality, well-tested code and you are comfortable with Object-Oriented programming
• You are comfortable with Agile methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP), Scrum and/or Kanban
• You have a good awareness of TDD, continuous integration and continuous delivery approaches/tools
• Bonus points if you have working knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes and Docker

Professional Skills

• You enjoy influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed
• Presence in the external tech community: you willingly share your expertise with others via speaking engagements, contributions to open source, blogs and more
• You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives

Other things to know:

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

The key aspects of this role include:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications using Python.
• Contribute to the entire implementation process including driving the definition of improvements
based on business need and architectural improvements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Application Software developers and Engineers.
• Handle server-side code for a production platform and contribute to new features.

To be the right fit, you'll need:
• More than 4+ years of experience as a software developer in Python, with knowledge of at least one
Python web framework such as Django, Flask, etc.
• Good understanding of common design patterns and architecture principles to design reliable and
Scalable applications
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of databases line NoSQL or MongoDB
• Good to have AWS and Docker or Web services
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

LearnApp's engineers are a small group of people who directly impact the daily lives of thousands of learners across the globe. 
As a software engineer, you are the architect, designer and coder and maintainer of your project. 
In addition, you work closely with the product team to make vision become reality. 
You are dynamic and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

At LearnApp, we leave all egos at the door and concentrate on the job at hand. 
We value passionate, down to earth, “can do” people who enjoy fine-tuning small details, without losing sight of the big picture. 
We are looking for the type of person who feels uncomfortable when a day goes by without achieving something impactful. 
Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. 
Above all else, this role requires someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in improving the way thousands of learners receive financial literacy.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll work closely with our engineers to ensure system consistency and improve user experience.

Responsibilities

- Analyze functional requirements and creation of software design
- Design and implement scalable and robust applications
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software
- Design, shape and implement authentication, authorization, auditing, reporting, and API infrastructure solutions

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in Object-Oriented Design and programming concepts
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a product oriented company
- Programming experience in NodeJS and Typescript or Javascript

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in building cloud (SaaS) applications, particularly using AWS technologies
- Experience in building serverless applications
- Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies
- Ability to learn other coding languages as needed
- Object-oriented, database design, and SQL skills

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