Engineering Lead (Python & Django)

Allocore•Arlington, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Allocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified cloud-based platform built for efficiency and security. Our advanced solutions power the largest and most complex government loan and grant programs, streamlining workflows and integrating proven technologies to handle high-volume financial processes with speed and precision. Every day, we’re enabling government agencies to deliver critical financial resources to those who need them most—quickly and efficiently. At Allocore, our culture is built on three core values— Urgency, Collaboration, and Commitment —which shape how we work, innovate, and support one another. Joining Allocore means being part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you thrive in high-pressure environments where urgency meets creativity and where every challenge is an opportunity to create impact, then continue reading.... Allocore is seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to build and lead our engineering team in the DC/DMV area. This is a player/coach role; you’ll be expected to contribute directly to architecture and code while hiring, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing team. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in building environments, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and wants to shape both technology and team culture in a growing fintech organization.

Requirements

Must be located in the DC/DMV area (hybrid role)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Python and Django
Proven experience building scalable, high-performance web applications
Experience leading projects or teams, with a desire to build and scale a team
Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs)
Experience with database design and management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance ( U.S. citizenship required )

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Familiarity with front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
Experience with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)
Contributions to open-source or a strong developer community presence
Fintech experience or familiarity with financial systems and regulations

Responsibilities

Build and Lead the Engineering Team
Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing engineering team in the DC area
Establish team norms, engineering standards, and a strong delivery culture
Act as a Hands-On Technical Leader
Contribute directly to system architecture, design, and code (Python/Django)
Lead by example as a player/coach—balancing execution with leadership
Drive Technical Direction & Execution
Design and develop scalable, high-performance fintech applications
Own technical decision-making and ensure long-term platform scalability
Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability challenges
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Partner with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to deliver solutions
Translate business needs into technical execution
Develop & Mentor Engineers
Coach engineers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and career growth
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Elevate Engineering Practices
Drive adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and DevOps practices
Implement best practices in testing, CI/CD, and code quality