We're looking for a talented, experienced Lead Python Developer to join our team and spearhead innovative projects in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will blend strong technical skills with outstanding communication and leadership qualities to overcome obstacles, build team success, and enhance development workflows.
This position provides an opportunity to head impactful initiatives, guide skilled professionals, and help build state-of-the-art technology solutions. Submit your application today to join a team that prioritizes leadership, innovation, and technical mastery!
Responsibilities
- Guide and coach a development team, set coding standards, and enforce best practices
- Build scalable, high-performing Python solutions without compromising code quality
- Architect and deploy cloud-based applications on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Partner with DevOps engineers to build and sustain CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments such as Docker
- Create and refine database schemas, oversee database management, and uphold data integrity
- Supervise development activities within Agile/Scrum frameworks, rank priorities, and guarantee on-time delivery
- Engage effectively with stakeholders and clients, resolve disputes, and cultivate solid partnerships
- Direct the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept through deployment, ensuring quality outcomes
- Tackle intricate technical problems while keeping team efforts aligned with broader project goals
Requirements
- At least 5+ years of practical Python development experience
- Demonstrated leadership background of 1+ years overseeing teams or projects
- Strong foundation in a minimum of one cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or comparable DevOps tools
- Skilled in handling and fine-tuning relational or non-relational databases
- Solid B2+ English proficiency in both written and spoken communication
- Familiarity with Agile principles and Scrum practices
- Thorough grasp of SDLC processes and methodologies
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities for effective communication and dispute resolution
Nice to have
- Familiarity with AI frameworks, tools, or platforms
- Experience deploying or improving ML models
- Skilled in system architecture and design fundamentals
- Exposure to supporting sales efforts or client engagement activities
- Ability to build ETL pipelines or integrate complex data workflows
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children