Lead Python Engineer

EPAM Systems; Brasil; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Python Engineer to drive backend development and design scalable cloud-native services. You will build APIs and microservices in Python, and collaborate with DevOps, QA, product and engineering teams.

The role requires 5+ years in software development with 1+ year in leadership, strong Python backend skills, and experience with FastAPI, Flask or Django, cloud platforms, REST APIs and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong Python backend development background.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask or Django.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• REST APIs and microservices architecture experience.
• Relational and/or NoSQL databases knowledge.
• CI/CD, testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs with Python
• Architect scalable cloud-based solutions and microservices
• Handle databases, queues, cloud services and integrations
• Partner with DevOps, QA, product and engineering teams
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making
• Maintain code quality, security, performance and reliability
• Assist with deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of production systems

Skills

Python

Backend development

Leadership

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Python Engineer who brings strong backend development expertise along with a solid grasp of cloud-native solutions. The right candidate will be capable of designing, building and maintaining scalable backend services through Python and modern cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs with Python
• Architect scalable cloud-based solutions and microservices
• Handle databases, queues, cloud services and integrations
• Partner with DevOps, QA, product and engineering teams
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making
• Maintain code quality, security, performance and reliability
• Assist with deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of production systems

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Solid background in Python backend development
• Familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask or Django
• Practical experience using AWS, Azure or GCP
• Proven track record building REST APIs and microservices
• Sound knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Exposure to CI/CD, testing and modern software engineering practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

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.