Team Leader (Python)

Finalsite is the preferred website communications enrollment and marketing platform of more than 7000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community recruit students and staff and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy accessibility hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs a robust content management system mass communications tools a powerful enrollment management system innovative inbound marketing tools data integration training support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury CT USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe South America and Asia. For more information please visit www.finalsite.com .

Vision

To build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.

Location

Hybrid/Remote India. Full time employment for this role.

Finalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 11:30-20:30 IST with core working hours being 18:00-20:00 IST

Summary of Responsibility

The Team Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects and aligning and innovating our products offerings and engineering technologies. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can enable our engineering team to succeed and responsibly deliver high-quality software solutions. You will be one of the leading engineers in our multi-location team. Your role will involve not only hands-on development but also influencing aligning initiatives delivering high-impact solutions and building robust solutions with high quality.

Essential Functions

• Technical Mastery: Utilize your extensive knowledge in React.js and Python to lead by example. Innovate and implement advanced solutions in specialized areas of our technology stack. Hands-on experience in cloud computing (preferred experience in AWS). Having knowledge of DevOps IaC and Security concepts will be an added advantage.

• Project Delivery: Commit to and consistently deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Ensure timely execution while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Influential Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers across teams to align everyone to deliver on the business goals as per effective architecture and the right technical solution.

• Strategic Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges with innovative approaches. Leverage strong problem solving skills to navigate and resolve issues effectively.

• Collaborative Excellence: Work seamlessly with cross-functional and cross-geographical teams demonstrating exceptional collaboration skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software engineering with a proven track record in technical leadership.

• Strong technical proficiency and technology leadership skills are highly desirable

• Must have proven experience with Python ( Django ) and JS / TS / React.js

• Experience in people management ideally in a technology-driven environment.

• Demonstrated experience as a strong individual contributor with a track record of delivering results

• An agile work ethic and ability to adjust quickly to changes

• Hands-on experience handling cloud computing (AWS or GCP)

• Hands on experience in serverless architectures and an excellent understanding of DevOps and DevSecOps tools and concepts

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Finalsite offers 100% fully remote employment opportunities however these opportunities are limited to permanent residents of India. Current residency as well as continued residency within India is required to obtain (and retain) employment with Finalsite.

DISCLOSURES

Finalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security where possible apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.