Lead Python Engineer_Local to Minneapolis, MN Needed_Onsite_Only on W2

Required Skills

8+ years experience with Python programming

2+ years experience with AWS services

1+ years experience with leading a team

Job Summary

The Lead Python Engineer is responsible for driving the design, development, and integration of enterprise-grade software solutions that support critical business processes and technical infrastructure. This role serves as a technical leader and advisor, providing hands-on development while guiding project teams through complex system design, full-stack application development, cloud solutions, and data-driven initiatives. The Lead Python Engineer collaborates closely with Business Systems Analysts, stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term strategy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of full-stack and backend applications using Python and related technologies.
• Architect and enhance reliable, efficient, and scalable systems that integrate with existing hardware, data platforms, and business processes.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to cross-functional project and delivery teams within assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate continuously with Business Systems Analysts to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, SQL data models, and analytics solutions to support reporting and decision-making.
• Design and implement API integrations, workflow automation, and data pipelines to streamline enterprise operations.
• Lead cloud-based development efforts, including automation, serverless solutions, and data services using AWS technologies.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices, including coding standards, documentation, and testing frameworks.
• Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership, offering guidance on architecture, system modernization, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure system designs and implementations comply with security, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, cybersecurity best practices).
• Drive innovation in software architecture, DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and microservices-based solutions.

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