Senior Python Engineer (AI-Powered Financial Assistant)

EPAM Systems; Colombia; A distancia; COP 291.281.000 - 485.468.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Python Engineer to build an AI-powered financial assistant platform delivering chat, reporting, and tailored investment interfaces.

You will work in a small, autonomous team to design and deliver production-grade AI features end-to-end. Responsibilities include building Python services with FastAPI, defining scalable system designs, partnering with clients, and establishing evaluation frameworks for LLM quality.

Formación

• 3+ years of professional software engineering with Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with FastAPI or comparable Python web frameworks.
• Experience shipping LLM-based applications and Gen AI workflows.
• Experience with AI evaluation, testing and regression frameworks.
• System design skills for scalable, reliable services.

Responsabilidades

• Design end-to-end AI-assisted features from discovery to production release.
• Build Python services and APIs powering chat, reporting, and interfaces.
• Define scalable, secure, and maintainable system designs.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for LLM quality and automated tests.
• Implement monitoring and failure analysis for AI in production.

Conocimientos

Python

FastAPI

AI/ML concepts

System design

Security fundamentals

Observability

Autonomy

Client collaboration

English proficiency (C1)

Herramientas

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

ReactJS

Next.js

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Senior Python Engineer to build a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform that brings chat, reporting, and tailored interfaces into investment workflows. You will work in a small, highly competent team with high autonomy to design and deliver production-grade AI features end-to-end.ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end AI-assisted product features from discovery through production releaseBuild Python services and APIs using FastAPI to power chat, reporting, and bespoke interfacesDefine system designs that address scale, reliability, security, and maintainability requirementsPartner with sophisticated client stakeholders to gather requirements and validate solutionsDevelop evaluation frameworks for LLM quality, including test datasets and automated regressionsImplement monitoring and failure analysis workflows to detect and diagnose AI behavior in productionHarden AI applications with security controls against privacy risks and prompt-injection attacksOptimize AI solutions for quality, latency, reliability, and cost in real-world usageReview, test, and validate AI-generated code from coding agents and AI-assisted toolsShip iterative improvements quickly based on feedback while preserving a high quality barRequirements3+ years of professional software engineering experience with Python or similar languagesStrong hands-on experience with FastAPI or comparable Python web frameworksProven experience with forward deployed engineering in close partnership with clientsDemonstrated experience shipping LLM-based applications and Gen AI assisted development workflowsExperience with AI evaluation and quality engineering including automated evals and regression testingStrong system design skills for scalable, reliable, secure servicesHigh ownership and autonomy with ability to take loosely defined problems to production deliveryStrong product judgment with ability to gather requirements and identify edge casesStrong quality mindset focused on reliability, maintainability, and observabilityStrong security fundamentals for sensitive data including access control and privacy practicesStrong optimization skills across latency, reliability, cost, and model quality trade-offsStrong collaboration and communication skills in low-formality startup-like environmentsAdvanced English proficiency (C1, Advanced)Nice to haveAmazon Web Services experienceKubernetes experienceTerraform experienceReactJS experienceNext.js experienceWe 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.