Sr/Lead Python Developer

EPAM Systems Inc; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a seasoned Python Backend Engineer in Chennai to design and develop scalable backend systems. The role requires hands-on coding, architecture planning, and mentoring a backend team.

You will lead the design and deployment of backend systems using Python frameworks, leverage AWS services, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance applications. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python and frontend React/Angular
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
• Hands-on AWS cloud services experience and infrastructure design
• Proficiency with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• CI/CD pipeline design using GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead and mentor
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of Python backend systems
• Architect scalable, maintainable backend solutions on AWS
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams to define architecture
• Ensure code quality, performance, and scalability
• Mentor junior developers and perform regular code reviews
• Drive backend architectural decisions and roadmaps
• Manage sprint planning and delivery in Agile/Scrum

Skills

Python

React/Angular

Microservices

RESTful APIs

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Chennai

Experience Level: 6+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Work mode : Hybrid

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Python Backend Engineer who can take ownership of designing and developing scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, cloud architecture using AWS, and leading backend teams in delivering robust and high-performance applications. This role will also require hands-on coding, architecture planning, and mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend systems using Python frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Flask) and Javascript, React OR Angular
• Architect scalable and maintainable solutions leveraging AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and Frontend to define and deliver system architecture.
• Ensure high standards in code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Mentor junior developers and perform regular code reviews.
• Define and enforce best practices for backend architecture, security, and data modeling.
• Drive technical decisions and roadmaps, aligning with business goals.
• Manage sprint planning, task estimation, and delivery in Agile/Scrum environments.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Python and React OR Angular.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming.
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services and infrastructure design.
• Proficient in working with databases PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB etc.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker, and orchestration (e.g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes).
• CI/CD pipeline design using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and leadership skills.