Lead Python Engineer - AI

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 9,404,000 - 11,912,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM is seeking a Lead Python Engineer - AI to power its automated security vulnerability detection platform. You will design and ship intelligent agents across the client’s engineering estate using Python and Google ADK, with BMAD and spec-driven development guiding daily work.

The role requires leadership experience, hands-on ADK expertise, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable agent-based security solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Google ADK, including building agents, defining tools and skills, and running multi-agent workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of BMAD methodology.
• Solid experience with spec-driven / documentation-first development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently across distributed, cross-functional teams.
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release AI agents in Google ADK (Python), covering agent definition, tool creation, skill composition, and multi-agent orchestration
• Design agentic workflows that autonomously detect, triage, and remediate security vulnerabilities
• Coordinate with Java and React engineers to embed agent capabilities into the broader Assurance platform
• Apply spec-driven development, ensuring each feature begins with a spec and every implementation maps back to it
• Shape architectural choices for agent design patterns, execution strategies, and platform reliability
• Work autonomously within distributed, cross-functional teams

Skills

Python engineering

AI agent development

Technical leadership

Distributed teams

Tools

Google ADK

BMAD

LangGraph

LangChain

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are building an automated security vulnerability detection and remediation platform and need a Lead Python Engineer - AI to power its agent layer. You will work in Python with Google ADK to design and ship intelligent agents across the client's engineering estate, using BMAD and spec-driven development as daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release AI agents in Google ADK (Python), covering agent definition, tool creation, skill composition, and multi-agent orchestration
• Design agentic workflows that autonomously detect, triage, and remediate security vulnerabilities
• Coordinate with Java and React engineers to embed agent capabilities into the broader Assurance platform
• Apply spec-driven development, ensuring each feature begins with a spec and every implementation maps back to it
• Shape architectural choices for agent design patterns, execution strategies, and platform reliability
• Work autonomously within distributed, cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Proven lead/senior-level background with 5+ years of Python engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Google ADK, including building agents, defining tools and skills, and running multi-agent workflows
• Strong working knowledge of BMAD methodology
• Solid experience with spec-driven / documentation-first development practices
• Demonstrated ability to work independently across distributed, cross-functional teams
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI agentic frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain
• Background in security tooling including SAST, DAST, SCA, or vulnerability management platforms
• Working knowledge of TypeScript, React, or Java
• Experience with GCP, including GKE, Cloud Run, and Vertex AI

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.