Technical Lead

Job Description

Hiring: Python FastAPI + React/Next.js Developer
Company

Photon

Job Locations
Bangalore
Chennai
Notice Period

Immediate to 15 Days Preferred

Role Overview

Photon is looking for experienced developers with strong expertise in:

Python FastAPI
React.js / Next.js
Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) Architecture
Modern UI State Management
API Layer Design

The role involves building scalable frontend-backend integrations, handling multi-surface UI systems, and supporting modern web application architectures.

Mandatory Skills
Backend Development
Strong expertise in:
Python
FastAPI
Experience designing:
REST APIs
BFF (Backend-for-Frontend) Layers
Clean API Routing Structures
Frontend Development
Strong knowledge of:
React.js
Next.js
Experience handling:
Chat Interfaces
Editors
Preview Systems
iFrame Integrations
State & Session Management
Session Management
State Handling
Error Envelope Design
Frontend-Backend Integration
Nice to Have Skills
Exposure to:
LLM Tools
AI-assisted Workflows
Server Actions
Familiarity with:
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
AI Orchestrators
Key Technical Focus Areas
BFF Architecture

Candidates should understand:

How to design BFF boundaries
How to isolate frontend systems from backend changes
API abstraction and routing strategies
Next.js Server Components

Knowledge of:

Server Components
Server Actions
Safe integration patterns
Performance and security considerations
Preferred Candidate Profile

Suitable for candidates experienced in:

Full Stack Web Development
Modern React Architectures
API-driven Applications
AI-enabled Web Platforms
Enterprise Frontend Systems
Required Skills Summary
Python FastAPI
React.js
Next.js
BFF Architecture
API Routing
State Management
Session Handling
Error Handling
UI Integration