Lead Python Software Engineer

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-known nonprofit organization with a strong reputation, excellent employee retention, and exceptional benefits and retirement offerings. This is a hybrid opportunity based in the Columbus, Ohio metro area, with a 3-day onsite hybrid schedule, and H1B sponsorship is available.

Our client is investing in a flagship SaaS platform and is seeking a senior-level engineer to tackle complex, large-scale technical challenges. This is a hands-on role where the Lead title reflects technical depth, not people management responsibility. The team is open to hiring at the Lead or Principal level depending on experience.

What you’ll do:

Design and build scalable backend systems supporting a high-traffic platform

Contribute to architecture decisions across APIs, search, and data systems

Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of core services

Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices

Provide technical mentorship and guidance across the team

What they’re looking for:

Strong current experience with Python

Deep expertise with Django, PostgreSQL, and API design

Experience building and optimizing high-scale applications

Background in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and microservices

Prior Java experience is a strong plus

Open to candidates with strong recent Python experience and earlier Java background

Ability to operate at a Lead or Principal technical level

Stable work history; not a fit for frequent job changes

Formal technical training or equivalent hands-on experience

Additional details:

Salary up to $160K depending on experience

Must live in the Columbus, OH metro area

No relocation assistance provided

Candidates considering a move to Columbus must have a genuine personal reason for relocating, such as family or long-term ties, and should be planning a full household move

This is a strong opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where engineers work on meaningful, large-scale problems in a stable, collaborative environment.