Associate Architect - Python

Key Responsibilities

• Define, design, and govern the overall architecture of Python-based applications
• Establish and enforce best coding practices and OWASP-based secure development standards
• Drive adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) across teams
• Review and approve system designs, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability
• Lead defect prevention strategies, root cause analysis, and system-level improvements
• Oversee system integration testing strategies and release readiness
• Create and maintain technical architecture documentation
• Provide architectural mentorship to engineering teams and guide design discussions
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Product Owners, DevOps, QA, Business) to align architecture with business needs
• Champion Agile practices across multiple teams/projects
• Ensure timely delivery by identifying risks early and escalating blockers appropriately

Person Specifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.10+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architect role
• Deep expertise in Python, frameworks, and architectural design patterns
• Strong understanding of scalable, distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong foundation in DBMSs, data modeling, and system performance optimization
• Proven track record of designing secure, enterprise-grade applications (OWASP, ISO standards)
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps integration, and automation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills