About the company: OPL is a revolutionary digital credit infrastructure company that develops and integrates cutting-edge technology to automate and digitize lending for both borrowers and lenders. The company addresses the challenges of credit distribution to MSMEs and retail borrowers. To expand its digital footprint and utilize its infrastructure, the company is diversifying into several industry segments. Website: http://www.OPLInnovate.com Job Title: Python Technical Lead Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Python Technical Lead with at least 9 years of experience to lead our team of Python developers. The ideal candidate will be proficient in PDF processing, data analysis, and file processing, with a strong background in product engineering and technical services. As the Python Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and implementation of Python-based solutions, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products and technical services. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Python developers, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies. Project Management: Lead and manage the execution of Python projects from conception to delivery, including resource allocation, task delegation, and project scheduling. Python Development: Hands-on development of Python-based solutions, with a focus on PDF processing, data analysis, and file processing. Product Engineering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy Python-based features and enhancements for our products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Technical Expertise: Stay updated with the latest advancements in Python, libraries, frameworks, and tools, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in our technical solutions. Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, identify areas for improvement, and mentor team members to enhance their skills and expertise. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API specifications, and user guides, to facilitate seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team. Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical challenges and provide effective solutions, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and security. Customer Technical Support: Provide technical support and assistance to customers, resolving issues related to Python-based products and services in a timely and efficient manner. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements, and drive initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of the team and its deliverables. Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in Python development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions. Strong proficiency in PDF processing, data analysis, and file processing using Python libraries and frameworks such as PyPDF2, pandas, NumPy, matplotlib, and pathlib. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Experience in project management, including resource planning, task estimation, and risk management. Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving in a technical environment. Experience with version control systems such as Git, and proficiency in Linux/Unix environments. Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a passion for innovation and continuous learning. Location: Ahmedabad