Fullstack Technical Lead (hands-on) - Python/React

Title: (Hands-on) Technical Lead/Lead Software EngineerLocation: Fully Remote (must be based in US on EST)Type: 12 Month Contract, potential for C2HPay Range W2: $85-110/hr**No third parties, please note sponsorship is not provided for this position**

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer / hands-on Technical Lead to join a growing engineering team responsible for building modern, scalable applications that support critical business operations.

This role is ideal for an experienced full-stack engineer (python/react) who enjoys designing robust systems, mentoring developers, and leading the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of full-stack applications across front-end and back-end platforms
• Architect and build scalable APIs and services using Python and modern backend frameworks (FastAPI)
• Develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the team
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployment
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure strong testing coverage through unit testing and automation
• Optimize database queries and data models to support performance and scalability
• Contribute to cloud-native application architecture within Azure environments

Skilled Needed:

• Front-End Development (UI): React.js

• Proficiency in building responsive and dynamic web interfaces using React.js.
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Back-End Development: Python with FastAPI

• Expertise in building RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture and API integration.

• DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines

• Experience with setting up and managing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with writing and managing YAML configurations for automation.

• Unit Testing

• Experience in writing and executing unit tests for front-end and back-end code.
• Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks.

• Database: SQL Server

• Hands-on experience with SQL Server for database design, query development, and optimization.

• Cloud Technologies: Microsoft Azure

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, DevOps, and Azure SQL Database.

To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com