Lead Python Full Stack Engineer

EPAM Systems; Brasil; On-site; BRL 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Python Full Stack Engineer to drive design and delivery of scalable web applications. This role blends deep Python backend expertise with strong frontend skills in React or Angular, and requires guiding engineering teams across the full stack.

You will architect services, APIs, and data models, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product owners to shape technical direction while ensuring code quality and reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Python experience.
• At least 1 year in leadership roles.
• Expertise with Python web frameworks (FastAPI/Flask/Django).
• Strong frontend experience with React or Angular.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of full-stack apps using Python and frontend frameworks.
• Architect backend services, APIs, and data models for scalability and resilience.
• Define standards for responsive frontend components and implement them.
• Own decisions on databases, cloud services, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Python

Leadership

FastAPI/Flask/Django

React/Angular

REST APIs

Databases

JS/TS/HTML/CSS

Testing & CI/CD

Mentoring

Docker/Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Microservices

GraphQL

English (B2)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

We're seeking a Lead Python Full Stack Engineer who brings deep backend expertise in Python along with strong frontend skills in React or Angular. The right candidate will confidently operate across the entire stack, lead engineering teams, and drive the design and delivery of scalable, maintainable web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications using Python and modern frontend frameworks
• Architect backend services, APIs, and integrations with a focus on scalability and resilience
• Define standards for responsive, maintainable frontend components and oversee their implementation
• Own decisions around databases, cloud services, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to shape technical direction
• Drive technical design sessions, lead code reviews, and facilitate architecture discussions
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering excellence within the team
• Ensure long-term code quality, application performance, and maintainability across projects
• Take ownership of delivery, identify risks early, and propose effective solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Strong expertise with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Solid working knowledge of React or Angular
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and design patterns
• Proven experience designing and evolving complex systems
• Strong background with relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Practical experience with testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate autonomously and guide others through ambiguity
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a minimum B2 level

Nice to have

• Strong cloud background with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Familiarity with GraphQL or event-driven systems

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.