Python Engineering Lead

EPAM Systems; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of service gratuity

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Annual air travel allowance

Performance reviews

Travel medical and accident insurance

Referral bonuses

In-house training and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Python Engineering Lead to direct the secure Nuclear Material Accounting platform, blending hands-on Python with strategic leadership. You will guide cross-functional teams and maintain engineering excellence.

Role emphasizes AI-assisted coding, security compliance, and collaboration with architects, analysts, and client security teams to ensure production-ready delivery of critical enterprise software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IS/Statistics or related field.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong Python backend development experience.
• Experience with FastAPI, PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy.
• Experience delivering secure, auditable enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of cloud and containerization (Azure, Kubernetes, Docker).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all technical workstreams.
• Remain hands-on in developing critical Python backend components.
• Translate architecture and requirements into actionable plans and tasks.
• Manage technical decisions, estimations, dependencies and resolve complex issues.
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, quality gates and automated testing.
• Introduce and govern AI-assisted coding practices throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure AI-generated code meets security, compliance and maintainability standards.
• Oversee system integrations, data integrity, auditability and production-readiness.
• Mentor team members and maintain high delivery quality across disciplines.

Skills

Python backend

Leadership

FastAPI

REST API

PostgreSQL

SQLAlchemy

CI/CD

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or related field

Tools

Azure

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

SQLAlchemy

Job description

We're looking for a Python Engineering Lead to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE in an onsite working mode. In this role, you will lead the engineering team responsible for delivering a secure Nuclear Material Accounting and Control platform. The position combines hands‑on Python development with full-cycle engineering leadership to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery. You will work closely with the Solution Architect and coordinate cross‑functional teams including backend, frontend, QA, DevOps, data and integration engineers. This is a strategic role for someone passionate about secure enterprise application development and AI‑assisted engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team across all technical workstreams
• Remain hands‑on in developing critical Python backend components
• Translate architecture and requirements into actionable engineering plans and tasks
• Manage technical decisions, estimations, dependencies and resolve complex issues
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews, quality gates and automated testing
• Introduce and govern AI‑assisted coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Ensure AI‑generated code meets security, compliance and maintainability standards
• Oversee system integrations, data integrity, auditability and production‑readiness
• Mentor team members and maintain high delivery quality across disciplines

Requirements

• Strong experience in Python backend engineering with practical coding expertise
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of FastAPI, REST API development, PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy
• Experience delivering secure, auditable enterprise applications
• Hands‑on expertise with AI coding assistants and AI‑driven development workflows
• Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and containerized environments such as Azure, Kubernetes and Docker
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, analysts, and client security teams
• Fluency in English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP and enterprise identity system integrations
• Frontend delivery knowledge using React or Angular
• Background in nuclear, energy, government or regulated sector environments
• Exposure to orchestration and data processing tools like Prefect or Databricks

We offer

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses