Freelance Python Team Lead & Developer (Hyderabad-based)

Job Title: Freelance Python Team Lead & Developer (Hyderabad-based)

We are a service-based IT firm seeking a Senior Python Developer (3–5 years experience) for a long-term freelance engagement. This is a unique "Player-Coach" role where you will balance high-level individual coding with the leadership of a junior intern team.

• Location: In-office (Hyderabad). Candidates must be local.

• Time Commitment: 3–4 hours per day, 5 days a week (approx. 20 hours/week).

• Duration: Ongoing freelance contract.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of interns. You will be responsible for task delegation, technical guidance, and conducting rigorous code reviews to ensure production-quality output.

• Individual Contribution: Act as the lead developer for complex backend modules, API architecture, and system integrations using Python (Django/FastAPI).

• Delivery Management: Ensure that the intern team meets project milestones and adheres to clean coding standards (PEP 8).

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Python development.

• Proven experience in a service-based company environment.

• Strong proficiency in Django, Flask, or FastAPI and SQL/NoSQL databases.

• Excellent communication skills with a natural ability to mentor and explain technical logic to juniors.

• Availability to work from our Hyderabad office during standard business hours.

Please include your resume and a brief summary of your experience leading teams or mentoring juniors.