Associate Architect - Python

Roles & 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.