Technical Lead (Python)_San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Title : Technical Lead

Location: San Antonio, TX (5 days in office M-F) Need local candidates

Duration: 6-12 months with potential for conversion to full-time

Type: Contract-to-Hire or Long-Term Contractor

Start Date: ASAP

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead with deep expertise in Python , AWS services , and experience with data capture , transmissions , and FTP-based workflows . This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in leading technical projects, building robust cloud solutions, and mentoring a team of developers. This position is available as a contract-to-hire or long-term contract opportunity, offering flexibility and the potential for long-term engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of backend systems using Python and AWS.
• Build and manage data ingestion pipelines, including FTP-based data transmissions and capture mechanisms.
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of file transmission systems and other ETL workflows.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide and mentor engineering team members in code quality, architecture, and development practices.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proactively monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 3+ years of technical leadership experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and its frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including:
• EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, API Gateway
• Solid experience with FTP protocols , file-based data transmissions, and data capture workflows .
• Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud orchestration (ECS, EKS).
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event-driven or serverless architectures.
• Background in working with sensitive or regulated data.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
• Experience in a DevOps or full-stack environment.

Knowledge of scripting or tools to automate data ingestion and transformation processes.