Lead Software Engineer - Python

EPAM Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Hyderabad, India seeks a Lead Software Engineer with deep Python expertise to lead development efforts and shape technical direction. You will drive robust, scalable solutions across critical projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring best practices.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, design high-quality architectures, optimize databases, and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions within Agile/Scrum teams. 7-12 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in software development with Python.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for database design, optimization, and management.
• Hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD workflows.
• Competency in ReactJS for developing interactive, dynamic user interfaces.
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for collaborative development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create technical designs, and align solutions with business goals
• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems
• Conduct technical reviews, including code reviews, to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance benchmarks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of features and solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the development lifecycle
• Mentor and guide team members, offering technical leadership and fostering skills development
• Drive the adoption of modern development processes and tools, including CI/CD practices through GitHub Actions
• Optimize application performance and database queries, ensuring efficiency and scalability
• Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage projects and deliver iterative improvements
• Oversee database architecture design and ensure proper integration with applications

Skills

Python

ReactJS

Scrum/Agile

SQL/Database Design

Tools

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python to lead development efforts, influence technical direction, and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in Python, database systems, and modern software development practices to drive the success of critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create technical designs, and align solutions with business goals
• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems
• Conduct technical reviews, including code reviews, to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance benchmarks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of features and solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the development lifecycle
• Mentor and guide team members, offering technical leadership and fostering skills development
• Drive the adoption of modern development processes and tools, including CI/CD practices through GitHub Actions
• Optimize application performance and database queries, ensuring efficiency and scalability
• Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage projects and deliver iterative improvements
• Oversee database architecture design and ensure proper integration with applications

Requirements

• 7-12 years of experience in software development with demonstrated expertise in Python
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for database design, optimization, and management
• Hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD workflows
• Competency in ReactJS for developing interactive, dynamic user interfaces
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for collaborative development and delivery

Nice to have

• Familiarity with other front-end frameworks beyond ReactJS
• Skills in optimizing cross-platform application performance
• Understanding of advanced DevOps practices and tools