Python Tech Lead

EPAM Systems; Colombia; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling and certification

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Python Tech Lead to drive the architecture and technical direction of our development teams in Colombia. You will mentor engineers, ensure scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality software.

You will lead debugging, oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, and collaboration across multinational teams while maintaining Agile practices. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience (Python).
• Strong Python expertise with Django/Flask/FastAPI.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) and CI/CD.
• Docker experience; unit testing and TDD.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams with technical guidance and workload balance.
• Debug production and development issues at scale.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software with minimal technical debt.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of learning.
• Drive process improvements to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and career development.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

English (B2)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

GCP

Azure

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a talented Python Tech Lead to drive the success of our development team, overseeing technical direction, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams by providing technical guidance, balancing workloads, and fostering collaboration
• Lead advanced debugging efforts to resolve production and development issues
• Ensure that products deliver business value, are completed on time, meet high-quality standards, and minimize technical debt
• Act as a role model for colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Introduce and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes
• Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives
• Provide tactical vision and take technical responsibility for subsystems or entire projects
• Work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and thoroughly test work using defined test cases

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development (Python)
• Strong expertise in Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and tools
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization
• Strong knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development
• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices
• B2 English level

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Front-end development experience with frameworks like Angular or React

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

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.