Senior Full-Stack Python Developer / Team Lead

[Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants | Industry: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level] Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Python Developer / Team LeadDQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. This role will drive the development of next-generation applications that integrate AI-assisted workflows with robust backend and intuitive front-end solutions.Key Job Responsibilities:Design and develop applications using Python (Django) for backend and React/Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Bulma CSS for front-end.Implement and maintain RESTful APIs ensuring scalability, security, and performance.Build new and optimize existing applications using Claude, Replit, or similar AI-assisted coding tools.Guide AI-generated code, perform QA, and enforce best practices for reliability and maintainability.Develop cloud-native solutions by leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and API Gateway.Implement and lead GitHub-based SDLC policies, including CI/CD pipeline, branching strategies, pull requests, and automated testing.Own code reviews, collaboration & code quality across the team deliverables.Lead and mentor junior developers/contractors.Work closely with cross-functional departments to align technical solutions with business objectives.Required Skills/Abilities:Strong proficiency in Python, Django, JavaScript, React/Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Bulma CSS.Expertise in RESTful API design, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows.Deep experience with AWS architecture and services (EC...