Cloud Native Application Development SME

EPAM Systems Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 259,597,000 - 356,946,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a hands-on Cloud Native Application Development SME to support delivery within the team.

You will own outcomes and independently push work to completion, tackling ambiguous problems, and shipping working solutions with minimal oversight. You will frame and design software solutions, build backend services and RESTful APIs, and develop cloud-native applications on AWS while implementing workflow automation and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering with independent delivery.
• Experience in consulting or client-facing project delivery.
• Strong problem solving and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Python in enterprise environments.
• Experience building REST APIs and backend services.
• AWS cloud-native application development knowledge.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, unit and integration testing practices.
• Upper-intermediate English (B2) or higher.
• Nice to have Terraform, workflow automation and orchestration.
• Background in capital markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risks.
• Frame, design, and deliver software solutions independently by engaging stakeholders.
• Build backend services and RESTful APIs aligned with designs.
• Develop cloud-native applications (AWS preferred).
• Implement workflow automation and data pipelines as required.
• Contribute across the SDLC, including CI/CD, testing, and documentation.
• Ensure solutions are production-ready with proper handover and risk management.
• Communicate progress, trade-offs, and shifts in expectations clearly.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

English (B2+)

Independent delivery

Tools

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Cloud Native Application Development SME to support delivery within the team.This position fits an experienced, self-directed software engineer capable of working with a high level of autonomy, owning outcomes, tackling ambiguous problems, and shipping working solutions with minimal daily oversight. Once goals and constraints are defined, you are expected to independently push work to completion, proactively handle risks, and communicate progress and trade-offs clearly.ResponsibilitiesOwn timelines and deliverables, proactively managing scope, dependencies, and execution risksFrame, design, and deliver software solutions independently by engaging stakeholders, clarifying vague requirements, and challenging assumptionsBuild backend services and RESTful APIs aligned with those designsDevelop cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)Implement workflow automation and data pipelines as requiredContribute across the entire software development lifecycle, including CI/CDEnsure solutions are production-ready, covering testing, documentation, and handoverAct as a dependable execution partner, proactively sharing progress, trade-offs, risks, and shifts in expectationsRequirements5+ years of experience in software engineering with proven ownership and independent delivery without close supervisionBackground in consulting, advisory, or client-facing project and client relationship deliveryStrong problem-solving skills, including the capability to frame and resolve issues in ambiguous situationsCompetency in communication and stakeholder management, including proactive expectation handlingShowcase of Gen AI assisted development tools and practices as part of daily software deliveryProficiency in Python within enterprise environmentsExpertise in building REST APIs and backend servicesKnowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-native application developmentFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and integration testing practicesEnglish proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higherNice to haveFamiliarity with workflow automation and orchestration toolingUnderstanding of continuous integration development and maintenance (e.g., GitHub Actions)Flexibility to use Terraform (infrastructure as code)Background in capital marketsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM 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.