Lead Python Backend Architect - Cloud-Native

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 4,426,000 - 7,377,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career plan and real growth机会

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning

Constant training, mentoring, online e

English classes with a certified

Initiatives support (clubs and more)

Multicultural environment and best-prs

Hired directly by EPAM & 100% payroll

Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25%vac)

Major medical insurance (life + dental

Employee savings fund 13%

Grocery coupons

13th month bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

12 vacation days

Official Mexican holidays + 5 extra

Monthly non-taxable energy/internet

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Lead Python Engineer to architect and lead the implementation of scalable backend platforms using Python and cloud-native technologies. You will provide technical leadership across engineering teams and govern the overall backend strategy.

You will mentor senior and mid-level engineers, drive architecture decisions, and align engineering execution with business goals while ensuring code quality, security, and reliable deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python backend development, including 1+ year in a technical leadership role
• Strong experience with frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Deep hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including architectural design
• Proven experience designing and building REST APIs and distributed microservices
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning
• Strong background in CI/CD, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices
• Experience leading architecture and design discussions, and making high-impact technical decisions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence across teams
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management skills in English (B2 level or higher)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using Python
• Define and own the architecture of scalable cloud-based solutions and microservices
• Drive technical decision-making across databases, queues, cloud services, and integrations
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with DevOps, QA, product, and engineering teams
• Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and establish engineering best practices
• Set and enforce standards for code quality, security, performance, and reliability
• Oversee deployment strategies, monitoring, and incident response for production systems
• Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical growth
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and align engineering execution with business goals

Skills

Python backend

Web frameworks

Cloud providers

REST APIs

Databases

CI/CD

Leadership

English (B2)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Lead Python Engineer to architect and lead the implementation of scalable backend platforms using Python and cloud-native technologies. You will provide technical leadership across engineering teams and govern the overall backend strategy.

You will mentor senior and mid-level engineers, drive architecture decisions, and align engineering execution with business goals while ensuring code quality, security, and reliable deployments.