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Lead Software Engineer @ 66degrees

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 Lead Software Engineer

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Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

At 66degrees, we believe in embracing the challenge and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.


Overview of Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Developer with 8-13 years of experience in backend, middleware, front-end development, and cloud platforms like Azure and GCP. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in designing scalable RESTful APIs using modern Python frameworks, developing responsive front-end applications using React and JavaScript, and deploying applications in cloud environments. Experience in integrating generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI) is an added advantage.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and middleware solutions using Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
  • Build and expose RESTful APIs for internal and external application integrations.
  • Develop responsive front-end applications using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Work with ORMs like Django ORM and SQLAlchemy for efficient data handling.
  • Deploy and manage applications on Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
  • Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
  • Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security across the entire tech stack.

Required Skills

  • 1012 years of experience in backend development with Python.
  • Strong proficiency in Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
  • Solid front-end development experience using React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Experience deploying and managing applications on Azure and/or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration.
  • Experience with ORMs like Django ORM and SQLAlchemy.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture, modular design, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong debugging, performance tuning, and code optimization skills.
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Added Advantage

  • Experience integrating Generative AI APIs such as OpenAI or Vertex AI.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tools.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native design principles and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.).

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Technical Lead
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: 66degrees
Location(s): Pune

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Keyskills:   Performance Tuning Django Javascript Python Flask Full Stack Application Development Html5B Angular Microservices GCP Microsoft Azure MICRO React.Js Google Cloud Platforms

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66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform...