Lead/Principal Software Engineer - Python

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRole SummaryOur client, a well-known nonprofit organization with a strong reputation and low employee turnover, is seeking a Lead or Principal Software Engineer to support the modernization of a flagship SaaS platform. This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, high-performance systems that serve a global user base. The organization offers strong benefits and retirement programs and provides an opportunity to work on meaningful, mission-driven technology initiatives. This role does not include direct people management but requires senior-level technical expertise and mentorship capabilities.Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex backend systems and platform features
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy
• Develop scalable APIs and services supporting high-volume applications
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of systems handling large-scale traffic
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for code quality
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical solutions
• Support development of distributed systems, search capabilities, and data processing pipelines

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong to expert-level proficiency in Python (modern versions, including type hinting, dataclasses, multiprocessing concepts)
• Strong experience with Django (architecture, ORM, templating)
• Experience designing and building secure, scalable APIs (OpenAPI experience preferred)
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, JSON fields, and full-text search
• Experience working with cloud platforms and distributed systems/microservices architectures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to operate at a Lead or Principal technical level (hands-on contributor)
• Must currently reside in the Columbus, Ohio metro area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Django Ninja, Pydantic, or similar frameworks (e.g., Flask)
• Prior experience with Java
• Experience integrating AI tools and frameworks into development workflows
• Exposure to complex data models, metadata systems, or large-scale content platforms

Compensation & Work Model

• Salary up to $160,000 annually
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in-office
• No relocation assistance provided
• H1B visa sponsorship available
• Strong benefits package, including retirement offerings
• Stable, low-turnover work environment

Additional Considerations

• Candidates must already live in the Columbus, Ohio metro area
• Candidates considering relocation independently should demonstrate strong ties or commitment to the area
• Preference for candidates with stable work history (no frequent job changes)

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