We are looking for a Lead Python Developer to become part of our team.
In this position, you will help create dependable, scalable backend services that power business-critical operations. You will partner closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver top-quality solutions that satisfy strict performance and security standards.
Responsibilities
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Architect and build backend services and APIs that enable essential business capabilities
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Produce clean, maintainable, and well-tested Python code aligned with industry standards
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Take part in architectural discussions and help guide the team's technical direction
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Work alongside product owners, architects, and fellow developers to convert business needs into technical outcomes
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Engage actively in code reviews by providing constructive feedback and elevating overall code quality
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Diagnose, investigate, and address production incidents in a prompt manner
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Enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of applications across services
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Keep thorough documentation for delivered components and related processes
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Support ongoing enhancement of engineering practices, tooling, and workflows
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Team up with globally distributed colleagues to deliver features across various time zones
Requirements
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No less than 5 years of hands-on professional background in backend software engineering
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Minimum of 1 year in people management or team leadership, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs
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Practical experience with Python using frameworks like Flask and FastAPI, together with Postgres, Docker, and Redis
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Firm dedication to test automation, covering both detailed unit testing and manual integration testing
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Track record of working within agile teams on complex, high-stakes systems
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Team-oriented mindset with an active commitment to code reviews and knowledge sharing
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Comfort collaborating productively with colleagues located around the world
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Working familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence for tracking work and sharing knowledge
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Applied understanding of native cloud services, including S3 buckets, Lambda, AWS AKS, and CloudWatch
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Confident English communication skills at B2 level or above, in both written and spoken forms
Nice to have
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Practical background with GitHub Actions for automating CI/CD workflows
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Awareness of Jira and GitHub integrations for streamlining engineering processes
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Knowledge of DevOps best practices applied to building and operating modern software solutions
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Previous exposure to financial services, with subject-matter understanding of payments, wire transfers, account reconciliations, and cash management
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Hands-on use of Cursor as an AI-assisted development environment
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Working knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment tasks
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Familiarity with ReactJS to assist or collaborate on frontend-related activities
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
