Platform Development Lead

Responsibilities:
Platform Build and Architecture: Refactor an existing Python-based prototype into a modular, production-grade platform.
Define clear service boundaries (API layer, orchestration, agent runtime, data access).
Build reusable components that allow extension without exposing core engine logic, Agent Framework, and Orchestration.
Design and implement frameworks for AI agents and reporting workflows.
Build orchestration for multi-step execution (deterministic + AI-driven).
Ensure outputs are traceable, auditable, and suitable for financial reporting.
Developer Enablement Enable internal/client developers to: build and deploy reporting agents, reuse approved components, and access platform capabilities via APIs (without direct code access).
Implement access controls and abstraction layers.
Full Stack Development Lead development across: Backend: Python, FastAPI.
Frontend: Next.js .
Real-time: WebSockets.
Build simple internal interfaces for job execution, monitoring output review.
Code Governance and DevOps Own development workflows in Azure DevOps, branching strategy, PRs, code reviews, and merges.
Set up CI/CD pipelines, environments (dev/test/prod), and release processes.
Ensure code quality, testing, and maintainability standards, Team Leadership (Near-term).
Act as the technical anchor of the shore, mentor, and guide future hires as the team scales.
Establish best practices across code, documentation, and delivery.
Requirements:
Strong experience in Python backend development (FastAPI or similar).
Experience with React / Next.js .
Familiarity with WebSockets or real-time systems.
Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, PR workflows).
Understanding of modular architecture, access control, and system design.
Ability to operate in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment.

Experience
3-6 yrs