{"id":3022,"date":"2025-11-24T12:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/back-end-lead-python-%c2%b7-django-%c2%b7-aws-%c2%b7-devops-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T12:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:31:09","slug":"back-end-lead-python-%c2%b7-django-%c2%b7-aws-%c2%b7-devops-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/back-end-lead-python-%c2%b7-django-%c2%b7-aws-%c2%b7-devops-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-End Lead (Python \u00b7 Django \u00b7 AWS \u00b7 DevOps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Back-End Lead (Python Django AWS DevOps)<br \/>\n       Location: Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu<br \/>\n       Employment Type: Full-Time<br \/>\n       Reporting To: Head of Operations<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>About the Role<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>The Back-End Lead is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for backend architecture, API engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, security, performance, CI\/CD governance, and production readiness across all Oliya divisions &#8211; Academy internal systems, Digital Agency delivery, and Oliya Labs MVP incubation.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>This role demands deep technical mastery of Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, IAM, Route 53), Docker, GitHub Actions, CI\/CD pipelines, CloudWatch monitoring, and the ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Unlike trainer roles, this position is entirely delivery- and architecture-focused, leading real client and internal product engineering initiatives.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>1. Backend Architecture &#038; System Design <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Architect end-to-end server-side systems using Python, Django, and DRF.<\/li>\n<li>Define API contracts, micro-endpoints, data schemas, and versioning strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Establish backend architecture patterns including:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Modular apps and reusable services<\/li>\n<li>Service-layer design (serializers, managers, domain logic)<\/li>\n<li>Caching strategies (Redis awareness)<\/li>\n<li>Async task flows (Celery\/RQ awareness)<\/li>\n<li>Implement enterprise security practices: JWT\/OAuth2, CSRF, CORS, RBAC, rate limiting.<\/li>\n<li>Create OpenAPI\/Swagger documentation pipelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 2. Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) &#038; Deployment Ownership <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Architect and manage production-grade deployments using AWS:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>EC2 for compute<\/li>\n<li>S3 for static\/media assets<\/li>\n<li>RDS (PostgreSQL) for scalable database hosting<\/li>\n<li>CloudFront for CDN distribution<\/li>\n<li>Route 53 for DNS &#038; domain routing<\/li>\n<li>IAM for secure identity &#038; access control (least-privilege policies)<\/li>\n<li>CloudWatch for logs, server metrics &#038; alarms<\/li>\n<li>Configure and harden Nginx + Gunicorn stacks for production.<\/li>\n<li>Implement SSL\/TLS, HTTPS-only endpoints, secure headers, and monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 3. DevOps, CI\/CD &#038; Automation <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build and maintain automated pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline\/CodeBuild.<\/li>\n<li>Implement CI\/CD for:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Backend unit tests (PyTest)<\/li>\n<li>Integration tests<\/li>\n<li>API regression workflows<\/li>\n<li>Docker image builds and deployment<\/li>\n<li>Oversee Dockerisation of backend environments using Docker &#038; Docker Compose.<\/li>\n<li>Establish infrastructure-as-code patterns (awareness of Terraform\/CloudFormation preferred).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 4. Database Design, Optimisation &#038; Scalability <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead schema modeling &#038; migrations in PostgreSQL.<\/li>\n<li>Optimise ORM queries, indexing strategies, and caching.<\/li>\n<li>Design multi-environment DB workflows (dev staging prod).<\/li>\n<li>Implement data archival, backups, retention strategies, and PITR (RDS snapshots).<\/li>\n<li>Ensure ACID compliance, referential integrity, and transaction safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 5. Delivery Leadership &#038; Cross-Functional Collaboration <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with Front-End Lead to ensure API alignment, response consistency, pagination, and error standards.<\/li>\n<li>Work with BA\/PM to translate business requirements into technical designs and sprint-ready tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with QA for test strategies, defect triage, regression cycles, and UAT.<\/li>\n<li>Enable seamless integration with Digital Marketing, UX, CRM, and Analytics systems.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 6. Code Quality, Reviews &#038; Governance <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct deep technical PR reviews for backend and full-stack developers.<\/li>\n<li>Drive adoption of:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Domain-driven design principles<\/li>\n<li>SOLID-inspired backend patterns<\/li>\n<li>PEP8 compliance &#038; linting<\/li>\n<li>Logging, exception handling &#038; observability standards<\/li>\n<li>Maintain strict Git workflows: protected branches, PR templates, codeowners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> 7. Mentorship &#038; Internal Capability Building <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mentor backend developers &#038; full-stack associates on:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Debugging<\/li>\n<li>API design patterns<\/li>\n<li>AWS cloud fundamentals<\/li>\n<li>DevOps workflows<\/li>\n<li>Conduct backend masterclasses and knowledge-sharing sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Build reusable backend starter templates and architecture decision records (ADRs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Technical Expertise Requirements<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Core Backend Technologies <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Python 3.x<\/li>\n<li>Django (MVT architecture)<\/li>\n<li>Django REST Framework (DRF)<\/li>\n<li>PostgreSQL (RDS + local)<\/li>\n<li>Redis (awareness)<\/li>\n<li>PyTest, Postman\/Newman<\/li>\n<li>Nginx + Gunicorn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> AWS &#038; Cloud Expertise <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, IAM, Route 53<\/li>\n<li>CloudWatch (metrics, alarms, logs)<\/li>\n<li>AWS CodePipeline \/ CodeBuild (preferred)<\/li>\n<li>VPC basics (subnets, security groups)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> DevOps &#038; CI\/CD <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GitHub Actions<\/li>\n<li>Docker, Docker Compose<\/li>\n<li>Linux administration &#038; shell scripting<\/li>\n<li>Environment variable management &#038; secrets handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Security &#038; Compliance <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JWT\/OAuth2<\/li>\n<li>CORS\/CSRF<\/li>\n<li>HTTPS enforcement<\/li>\n<li>Basic OWASP Top 10 awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Cross-Functional Awareness <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>React\/React Native frontend integration patterns<\/li>\n<li>Figma developer handoff (API visual alignment)<\/li>\n<li>GA4\/Looker Studio (analytics pipeline awareness)<\/li>\n<li>CRM pipelines (HubSpot\/Freshworks integration awareness)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Profile Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 12+ years of professional backend engineering experience.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade Django\/DRF systems.<\/li>\n<li>Strong AWS cloud architecture capability.<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing developers and leading delivery pods.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent debugging, optimisation, and problem-solving capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and documentation discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-project, cross-functional delivery environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jobviewtrack.com\/v2\/o0SFdAA34NAPMcKRtldZcZJ8Yl3RoM_EX37_Fis7zfPVQERI8xf3LS_FDyT1t7AsUA372cjwqJcmBkcdoP4h0nhxd1Q6UAPEfNSJZ4xO2QmN2Z2zMrUg0AvMK--amjZrKo1-FcevHZ0-guEMbAEA_GF1dCRKl_y9POzDKfspcOLng8cr9GD_Hsk-A_dDLREzWtiKR1VlLXRi4ocH-S_hDQ?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Back-End Lead (Python Django AWS DevOps) Location: Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu Employment Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Head of Operations About the Role The Back-End Lead is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for backend architecture, API engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, security, performance, CI\/CD governance, and production readiness across all Oliya divisions &#8211; 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