Sr/Lead Python Engineer

Epam Systems; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems in Gurgaon is seeking an experienced Python Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems. The role emphasizes ownership, hands-on coding, and mentoring a backend team to deliver robust applications.

The candidate should have 5+ years in backend development, strong Python expertise, and deep AWS cloud experience. Collaboration with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams is essential to shape system architecture and ensure performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python.
• Experience building scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and architecture planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of backend systems using Python frameworks.
• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Mentor junior developers and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Frontend teams to define system architecture.

Skills

Python

Django

FastAPI

AWS

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Leadership

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

EC2

CloudFormation

Job description

Job Title: Python Backend Engineer

Location: Gurgaon

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.