Python Practice Leader/ Engineering Manager (Django, Flask, FastAPI, AWS)

The Practice Leader plays a key role in overseeing the company’s Application Development practice. This position involves managing teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and driving technical excellence across the organization. Technical Requirements: Strong understanding of Python patterns & best practices. Experience in building and deploying scalable web applications. Ability to explain every design choice one makes. Ability to explain decisions, status, and roadmap to non-technical customer representatives. Ability to create reusable components and libraries for application development. Experience with building backend services and APIs using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django). Practical experience with AWS and other cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure. Practical experience with post-production support & maintenance: monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, etc. Experience in GenAI. Responsibilities: Develop and implement the strategic vision, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead and mentor the team, promote a collaborative culture, and manage performance through feedback and goal setting. Evolve service offerings, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and P&L, ensuring the Practice is within budget and resources are utilized effectively. Establish best practices, conduct project reviews, and drive continuous improvement in processes and capabilities.