Lead Python Engineer with Cloud experience

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

We are looking for a Lead Python Engineer with extensive backend development experience and deep expertise in cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will be able to architect, lead the implementation of, and govern scalable backend platforms using Python and modern cloud technologies, while providing technical leadership to engineering teams.

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Python backend development, including 1+ years 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 microservice systems
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and data modeling
• 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)

Nice to have

• Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including production-grade deployments
• Experience designing serverless architectures at scale
• Hands‑on experience with data pipelines or event‑driven architectures
• Practical knowledge of Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

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.

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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.