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Senior Technical Architect - Python

Location:  Colombo
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  Dec 16, 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1668370

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

 

 

 

 

Job Summary


We are looking for a highly experienced Python Developer who brings strong technical expertise along with project management and architectural capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects, design scalable solutions, and mentor teams while ensuring high-quality software delivery. 


A technology leader with a passion for innovation and ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic architecture and project delivery.


Key Responsibilities


•    Technical Leadership: Drive architecture decisions and design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

•    Project Management: Plan, execute, and deliver projects within timelines and budgets, ensuring stakeholder alignment.

•    Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python.

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.

•    Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.

•    Ensure adherence to SDLC, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

•    Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.

•    Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of technical excellence

•    Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant.

•    Ensure timely delivery of features through iterative development and continuous feedback.

•    Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritize backlog items effectively.

•    Promote Agile principles and best practices across the team to enhance productivity and adaptability.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications


•    12–15 years of industry experience, with at least 8+ years in Python development.

•    Strong expertise in Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and libraries (NumPy, Pandas).

•    Proven experience in solution architecture and designing distributed systems.

•    Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

•    Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.

•    Strong understanding of Data Engineering, ETL principles, and API design.

•    Experience in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

•    Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to handle complex technical challenges.

•    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

Nice to Have


•    Experience with Microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

•    Knowledge of Big Data technologies and data pipelines.

•    Exposure to Agile methodologies and Scrum leadership.

 

EY | Building a better working world 


 
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  


 
Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  


 
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