Lead Software Development Engineer (Python)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We need a senior Python engineer to own end‑to‑end feature delivery, design high‑performance backend services and guide architectural evolution of our AI‑driven platform. The role blends deep technical execution with mentorship and cross‑functional collaboration in a hybrid Bengaluru setting.

Role Snapshot

• Lead backend feature delivery
• Python & async expertise
• Design & optimize relational & analytical data stores
• Mentor engineering staff
• Collaborate with product & frontend teams

Must-Have Requirements

• Python
• Python async ecosystem
• FastAPI/Django/Flask
• PostgreSQL
• StarRocks
• Alembic
• RESTful API design
• Microservices architecture
• backend development
• Python engineering
• feature ownership
• Hybrid work location in Bengaluru, India (3 days onsite)

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• asynchronous programming
• OLAP analytics

Work Setup

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own the full lifecycle of backend features from design through production monitoring
• Build high‑performance, secure services using Python and modern web frameworks
• Architect and tune PostgreSQL schemas and StarRocks analytical workloads
• Manage database versioning and migrations with Alembic
• Translate product requirements into robust API contracts and provide effort estimates
• Set engineering standards via code reviews, automated testing and CI/CD
• Mentor engineers, drive knowledge‑sharing and raise code quality
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in code, queries and infrastructure

Good Fit If You Have

• Thrives turning product vision into reliable backend solutions
• Enjoys mentoring engineers and championing engineering excellence
• Communicates technical decisions clearly to both technical and business audiences