Sr/Lead Python Engineer

EPAM Systems Inc; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Chennai seeks a Sr/Lead Python Backend Engineer to own the design and development of scalable backend systems. The role requires strong Python skills, AWS cloud architecture, and demonstrated leadership in delivering robust applications.

You will mentor junior developers, drive architectural decisions, collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams, and contribute hands-on coding and architecture planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Experience designing scalable backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Hands-on coding, architecture planning, and mentoring.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend systems using Python frameworks.
• Architect scalable solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Drive backend architecture, security, and data modeling best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements.
• Oversee sprint planning and delivery in Agile/Scrum.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Python

AWS

FastAPI

Django

Flask

React

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

EC2

Lambda

S3

RDS

API Gateway

CloudFormation

ECS

EKS

Job description

Job Title: Sr/Lead Python Backend Engineer

Location: Chennai

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

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.