Tech Lead - Python

Job Description This is a remote position. About Leegality: Leegality works with large Indian businesses to digitally transform critical compliance processes in a fast, easy and secure way. We have multiple products across 2 categories: Document Infrastructure: Products that help businesses build paperless processes at scale: Document Execution Workflow: A unified platform for businesses to digitally execute ( eSign, eStamp, Template Pre-fill, Document Fraud Prevention etc. ) agreements, forms and other documents in a compliant way. Currently in use by 2000+ Indian businesses from giants like HDFC and SBI Cards to high-growth disruptors like goDigit and Cars24 . Contract Management: An AI-powered platform for businesses to quickly review, negotiate and take action on contracts Signstation: A simple platform for businesses to digitally sign simple documents like invoices, policies and letters in a cost effective manner Consent Infrastructure: Consentin: An end-to-end DPDP and Privacy compliance platform for Indian businesses Consentin Lens: A data discovery platform for businesses to identify the personal data they collect and store. If you’re interested in building mission critical software that operates at population scale ( 75 million + Indians have signed at least one document through Leegality ) then join Leegality. Curious about our impact? Explore our customer success stories: leegality.com/case-studies Our Culture At Leegality, trust, ownership, transparency, and having fun while doing meaningful work are core to how we operate — not just values on paper. Our team rated us an incredible 97 eNPS for FY 2023–24 — the highest among 175+ startups surveyed. We focus deeply on helping our people grow and stay motivated. Some of the perks you’ll enjoy: Flexible working hours Hybrid work setup Bi-annual performance appraisals A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity, and impact If you're looking for a place where you can make a real difference while working with smart, driven, and genuinely nice people, welcome to Leegality. Location: Hybrid Role Overview We are looking for a Technical Lead – Python to lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable backend systems that power Leegality's products. This role combines hands-on backend development with technical leadership, enabling you to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence across the team. You will work closely with Product, Design, QA, DevOps, and other engineering teams to build reliable, secure, and high-performance applications while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend applications using Python. Own the technical architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, maintainability, and security. Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices for high-performance applications. Drive architectural decisions, establish engineering best practices, and promote clean, maintainable code. Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers through technical guidance, pair programming, and knowledge sharing. Lead technical estimation, sprint planning, solution design, and execution for engineering initiatives. Optimize application performance through database tuning, caching, asynchronous processing, and efficient system design. Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues while driving root cause analysis and long-term improvements. Evaluate and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices to continuously improve the platform. Build and foster a high-performing engineering culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. Desired Skills 7–11 years of experience in backend software development, with at least 2–4 years in a technical leadership role. Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming concepts. Hands-on experience with Python frameworks such as Django , Flask , or FastAPI . Strong understanding of RESTful API design and developmen t, authentication mechanisms (JWT/OAuth), and API security best practices. Experience designing scalable backend architectures, distributed systems, and microservices. Strong knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL , with experience in query optimization, indexing, and schema design. Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and caching technologies like Redis . Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS , containerization using Docker , orchestration using Kubernetes , and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, SOLID principles, code reviews, testing, and documentation. Experience with version control systems such as Git and modern development workflows. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership and delivery ownership in a fast-paced product environment. Experience working in SaaS or product-based organizations is preferred. Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or ChatGPT is an added advantage.