Lead Software Engineer - Python

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – PythonExperience: 5+ yrsJob Location: Infopark, KochiWhy Join Us?Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking company that encourages creativity and modern engineering practices.Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development, technical leadership, and career advancement.Collaborative Culture: Work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly shape infrastructure modernization.Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with performance-based incentives.Key ResponsibilitiesAPI & Backend DevelopmentDesign, build, scale, and maintain high-performance REST APIs and backend microservices using Python and FastAPI.Implement asynchronous workflows, robust data models, and scalable API integrations to interface with network infrastructure.Oversee code quality, establish engineering best practices, and conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure reliability and maintainability.Network Automation & Workflow OrchestrationDesign and build scalable, resilient network automation workflows using tools such as Netmiko, Nornir, and Ansible.Modernize manual network operations by automating provisioning, configuration management, and compliance checks.Integrate network automation tooling into continuous delivery pipelines to streamline deployment workflows.Network Operations & TroubleshootingApply deep networking fundamentals to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across enterprise and data center networks.Interface with and manage configurations for routing, switching, firewalls, and core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).DevOps, CI/CD & TestingImplement and manage robust CI/CD pipelines to modernize deployment lifecycles and operational workflows.Drive automated testing suites to validate both network orchestration scripts and API endpoints prior to production deployment.Containerize services using Docker to support seamless local and production environments.Technical Leadership & MentoringMentor engineering team members on network programmability, API development, and automation standards.Translate operational and infrastructure requirements into production-ready software solutions.Required Skills5+ years of hands-on software development experience with Python.Strong expertise in building high-performance RESTful APIs using FastAPI and modern asynchronous programming.Extensive hands-on experience with network automation frameworks and libraries, specifically Netmiko, Nornir, and Ansible.Deep networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing & switching, BGP, OSPF, and firewalls.Proven track record of replacing manual infrastructure operations with automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines.Strong proficiency with Git version control, collaborative development, and automated testing frameworks.Preferred SkillsHands-on experience containerizing services using Docker and orchestrating multi-service environments.Exposure to enterprise network management systems, ITSM tooling (e.g., ServiceNow), and change management lifecycles.Familiarity with event-driven architecture or message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).Experience with dependency management (Poetry) and pre-commit code formatting hooks.Soft SkillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause troubleshooting abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to bridge software engineering and network operations.Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong ownership over technical deliverables.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).