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Posted 16 Feb 2026

Tech Lead – Python (Django) & PHP with AWS

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Employment
Full time
Team
Tech Team
Posted
16 Feb 2026

About the role

Role OverviewWe are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead with strong expertise in Python (Django) and PHP, along with solid exposure to AWS cloud infrastructure.  The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable web applications, designing APIs, leading small teams, and owning end-to-end technical delivery in a fast-paced product environment. This is not a coordination role — we are looking for someone who is deep into coding, reviews, architects, and drives execution with ownership. Key ResponsibilitiesLead backend architecture and development using Python (Django) and PHPDesign and build scalable, secure, and high-performance REST APIs Own end-to-end feature delivery from design to deployment Work closely with Product and Tech team to translate business requirements into technical solutions Ensure code quality through reviews, standards, and best practices Deploy and manage applications on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Lambda, etc.)Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Optimize application performance and database queries Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability Mentor junior developers and maximise engineering velocity Required Skills5–7 years of backend development experience Strong hands-on experience with Python (Django framework) and PHP (Laravel or similar frameworks)Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architectureSolid experience with AWS cloud servicesExperience with MySQL/MongoDB and database optimization Hands-on with Linux environmentsFamiliarity with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines.Understanding of security best practices and performance optimizations for web applications Good to HaveExposure to AI agents, LLM integrations or RAG-based systems Experience in scalable edtech/E-commerce platforms Knowledge of caching systems (Redis/Memcached) Understanding of frontend frameworks (React/Angular) for better collaboration Experience working in startup or product-based environments What We’re Looking ForOwnership mindset — takes responsibility beyond assigned tasks Ability to balance speed with scalability Strong problem-solving skills Clear communicator and team mentor Comfortable working in evolving and dynamic environments 

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