Lead Python Developer

Experience: 6.00 + years

Salary: USD 3571-3928 / month (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period: 15 Days

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 6 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Global leader in data integrity)

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:

AI/ML, Creative Thinker, CI/CD, Fast API, Pydantic AI, AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, RESTAPI

Global leader in data integrity is Looking for:

Job Title: Lead Python Developer

Location: Remote

Engagement Type: Full-time Contract for 6 months

Experience Required: 6–7+ years

Start Date: Immediate

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Python Developer to support our engineering team with critical, time-sensitive development work. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the Python ecosystem and hands-on experience building scalable, maintainable systems. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role requiring both technical excellence and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable applications using Python.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements, develop solutions, and deliver high-quality code.
• Utilize the Pydantic ecosystem—particularly Pydantic AI—to define and validate data models and ensure data integrity across applications.
• Optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior team members when required.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and recommend best practices for Python-based systems.
• Champions AI architecture and governance across domains, leads cross-functional initiatives, sets technical direction, and ensures scalable and ethical AI integration. Works closely with business leaders to ensure that technical strategies and AI solutions directly support and accelerate business objectives.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–7+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
• Strong understanding of the Python ecosystem, frameworks, and libraries.
• Proven experience with Pydantic and ideally Pydantic AI.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, REST APIs, and data validation principles.
• Experience with modern development practices including CI/CD, testing frameworks, and version control (Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML-related Python libraries or frameworks.
• Exposure to data engineering or backend system architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on impactful projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a skilled, globally distributed team.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.
  
  
  

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• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!
  
  
  

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