Lead Python Engineer (Backend)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

• 10+ years of professional experience in Python development
• Proficiency in backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django and Flask, including API design and optimization
• Expertise in system design and software architecture, with experience in microservices, API gateways and inter-service communication
• Skills in integrating data from multiple sources and formats (xlsx, pdf, csv, json) into a common data model
• Advanced knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for task automation and OS-level management
• Understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), including process management, basic networking and application layer integration
• Familiarity with Dagster, Kubernetes and REST API
• Experience managing and mentoring engineers from a technical perspective
• Background in agile teams working on complex, high-stakes applications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working across global teams
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with Cloud
• Knowledge of DevOps

• Design and implement microservices architectures, API gateways and inter-service communication
• Develop and optimize backend systems and APIs to support Treasury technology initiatives
• Integrate data from multiple sources and formats (xlsx, pdf, csv, json) into a common data model
• Mentor and manage less senior team members from a technical perspective
• Automate tasks and manage operating system-level processes through shell scripting
• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues
• Drive test automation efforts, including robust unit testing
• Participate in code reviews and foster peer learning across the team
• Collaborate with agile teams across the globe on complex, high-stakes applications
• Contribute to system design decisions and software architecture

This position requires work within the ET time zone (8 am-4 pm) and collaboration with globally distributed teams.