Senior Python Web Engineer

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Híbrido; COP 120.000.000 - 170.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling & certs

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design and evolve web services powering fintech workflows. You will craft resilient APIs, champion testing, and collaborate with global teams to deliver compliant, scalable solutions.

Join a diverse, inclusive culture at EPAM with opportunities to grow through challenging projects, international teams, and continuous learning. This role is based in Colombia and emphasizes modern Python tech, microservices, and cloud-native design.

Formación

• 3+ years Python with Flask in production.
• Cloud experience with AWS.
• Experience with financial services domain is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design backend services and APIs for fintech platforms using Python and Flask.
• Build resilient systems that meet compliance and auditability needs.
• Lead system design across microservices, data models, and API contracts.
• Drive refactoring and redesign initiatives for critical systems.
• Implement automated tests and enforce quality gates with unit/integration tests.
• Deploy and operate services using AWS and Docker-based workflows.
• Collaborate with global teams via code reviews and agile delivery.
• Integrate observability and monitoring for reliable operations.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate financial domain needs into technical solutions.

Conocimientos

Python

Flask

AP I design

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Test automation

Agile

English (B2)

System design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Herramientas

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Docker

PostgreSQL

Redis

Descripción del empleo

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 Senior Python Engineer to build and evolve web services that power financial technology workflows. You will design resilient APIs and systems, collaborate across global teams, and drive quality through strong testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Design backend services and APIs for financial technology platforms using Python and Flask
• Build resilient systems that meet compliance, auditability, and operational requirements
• Lead system design efforts across microservices, data models, and API contracts
• Drive refactoring and redesign initiatives to improve critical financial systems
• Implement automated tests and enforce quality gates through unit and integration testing
• Deploy and operate services using Amazon Web Services and Docker-based workflows
• Collaborate with global teams through code reviews, peer learning, and agile delivery
• Integrate observability and monitoring practices to support reliable operations
• Partner with stakeholders to translate financial domain needs into technical solutions

Requirements

• 3+ years of Python experience with Flask and related web frameworks
• Cloud experience using Amazon Web Services
• Containerization experience with Docker
• Strong system design expertise across microservices, database modeling, and API design
• Proven experience leading refactoring or redesign initiatives on critical systems
• Strong test automation skills including unit tests and manual integration testing
• Hands‑on experience delivering complex, high‑stakes applications in agile teams
• Strong collaboration skills with code reviews and peer learning practices
• Financial services domain knowledge including payments, wire transfers, reconciliations, or cash management
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with distributed global teams
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2, Upper-Intermediate)

Nice to have

• GitHub Actions experience for CI/CD pipelines
• Jira to GitHub integration experience
• Kubernetes experience for container orchestration
• Redis experience for caching or messaging
• Github Copilot experience to accelerate development workflows

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.