Python/Java Development Lead

Role: Python/Java Development Lead

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: 12+ Months

Must have:

• 7 yrs of exp in: Python, Java
• 7 yrs of exp RestAssured, AWS
• 5 yrs AI/ML

Description:

• We are seeking a highly experienced Development Lead / Solution Architect to spearhead the design and development of scalable, resilient backend systems.
• This role requires a senior technologist with a strong architectural mindset and hands-on coding expertise.
• The ideal candidate will combine strategic architectural vision with practical development leadership, owning end-to-end solution design and driving implementation from concept to production in a client-facing environment.

Requirements:

• 10-14 years of overall software development experience with 4 plus years in technical lead/architect roles
• 3-4 years in architecture / technical leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in Python for backend development
• Experience in Java, especially Spring Boot and Microservices
• Proven expertise in solution architecture and distributed system design
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, etc.)
• Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools such as Kibana / ELK stack
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of data structures, system scalability, and performance tuning
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading senior engineers and influencing architecture decisions.
• Comfortable working across geographically distributed teams.

In compliance with the salary transparency law, the expected pay range for this role is $50   $60/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience and interview evaluation.