Lead Software Engineer - Python

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Python to set technical direction and deliver scalable software using Python and modern practices. You will shape designs, lead delivery, and partner across teams while improving CI/CD with GitHub Actions and strengthening database performance in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure robust, high-quality solutions through Agile/Scrum processes.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of software engineering experience with strong Python
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for modeling, tuning and admin
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
• Practical knowledge of ReactJS for interactive UIs
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for iterative delivery

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to capture requirements and design solutions
• Lead delivery of scalable, maintainable software systems
• Conduct code reviews to enforce standards and performance targets
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end features
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership
• Champion CI/CD practices with GitHub Actions
• Optimize application runtime and database queries
• Apply Agile/Scrum practices to plan work
• Oversee database architecture integration

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

GitHub Actions

ReactJS

Agile/Scrum

Performance tuning

Tools

GitHub Actions

ReactJS

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Python to set technical direction and deliver reliable, scalable software using Python and modern practices. You will shape designs, lead delivery, and partner across teams while improving CI/CD with GitHub Actions and strengthening database performance in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to capture requirements, produce technical designs, and align solutions to business objectives
• Lead delivery of high-quality software systems that are scalable, maintainable, and robust
• Perform technical reviews, including code reviews, to enforce best practices, coding standards, and performance targets
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive smooth implementation of features and end-to-end solutions
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues throughout the development lifecycle
• Mentor team members by providing technical leadership and supporting skill growth
• Champion modern engineering processes and tools, including CI/CD practices via GitHub Actions
• Optimize application runtime and database queries to improve efficiency and scalability
• Apply Agile/Scrum practices to plan work and deliver incremental enhancements
• Oversee database architecture design and ensure correct integration with application components

Requirements

• Extensive software engineering experience of 7-12 years with demonstrated strength in Python
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for database modeling, tuning, and administration
• Hands-on experience using GitHub Actions to automate workflows and implement CI/CD pipelines
• Practical knowledge of ReactJS to build interactive, dynamic user interfaces
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for collaborative planning and iterative delivery

Nice to have

• Exposure to front-end frameworks other than ReactJS
• Ability to optimize cross-platform application performance
• Knowledge of advanced DevOps practices and tooling