Tech Lead / Senior Tech Lead (Python/Django)

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Full-timeColombo, Sri Lanka

Overview

We are hiring a Senior Technical Lead to join our team working on a high-impact digital product. If you are someone who thrives on building scalable technology, leading engineering teams, and bringing innovation to life in fast-paced environments, then this role is for you.

The Role

  • Tech Ownership: Architect and scale the backend of a cloud-native SaaS platform using Python, Django, DRF, Docker, Azure, Celery, RabbitMQ, and PostgreSQL.
  • Platform Innovation: Collaborate with leadership to embed AI-powered features and other emerging technologies—think immersive learning tools, personalization, and more.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and grow a hybrid engineering team (currently 4, with plans to double next year). Build a high-performance culture grounded in autonomy, learning, and delivery.
  • Ship Fast, Learn Faster: Prototype and release features rapidly to continuously enhance the user experience.
  • Engineering Excellence: Set up and maintain development standards, DevOps pipelines, and scalable cloud infrastructure to support global reach.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • ⁠Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth tech companies.
  • Strong expertise in Python, Django, DRF, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Strong architectural knowledge (microservices, distributed systems, cloud infra).
  • Proven ability to work with AI/ML technologies in production environments.
  • Bonus if you’ve worked with B2B SaaS products before.

What’s On Offer

  • USD Salary
  • Full leave quota from day one
  • Exposure to building international products
  • Flat hierarchy
  • Medical coverage from day one
  • Quaterly getaway and fun events
  • Hybrid work model
  • Flexible working hours

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