Lead Python Software Engineer

Salary: $139,400 - 190,000 per year Requirements:

• At least 6 years of software development experience and a strong technical foundation.
• Expertise in Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with microservices, containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented methods, design patterns, and testing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of database design, ORMs such as SQLAlchemy or Django, and SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of secure programming practices.
• Proficiency with Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment.
• Preferred: Understanding of trunk-based development practices, including feature flags.
• Preferred: Knowledge of application observability instrumentation.
• Preferred: Experience with DevOps and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins, Harness, GitLab CI/CD, AWS Lambda, or Terraform.
• Preferred: Familiarity with generative AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot.
• Preferred: Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Spark, and Airflow.

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients using Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members, supporting their professional growth.
• Work with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Guide project execution and uphold sound coding, architecture, and Agile practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain quality.
• Promote emerging technologies that can improve project outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects.

• AI
• Airflow
• API
• AWS
• Lambda
• Azure
• ChatGPT
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Copilot
• DevOps
• Django
• Docker
• FastAPI
• Flask
• Git
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• NoSQL
• Python
• SQL
• Spark
• Terraform
• microservices
• numpy
• pandas
• Hardware

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We are Excella, a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities. Our collaborative team tackles complex problems with sustainable solutions, and we support career growth and leadership development. This Lead Python Engineer role is based in Arlington, Virginia, with flexible remote work; as a distributed workforce, we support flexible work and life integration from home offices or client sites. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, backup care, paid time off and holidays, an annual bonus opportunity, technology options with computer replacement after three years, internet reimbursement, paid professional development, wellness events, and mental health resources. The expected base salary range is $139,400–$190,000, with compensation based on skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. We may also consider candidates for another suitable position or title.

last updated 40 week of 2026