Lead Python Full Stack Engineer

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 4,410,000 - 7,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

English classes

Flexible work schedule

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Python Full Stack Engineer who combines deep Python backend expertise with strong frontend skills in React or Angular. You will lead engineering teams, drive the design and delivery of scalable web applications.

You will architect services, oversee databases and deployment pipelines, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product owners, designers, QA to ensure robust, maintainable software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on Python experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Strong backend with Python frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Frontend knowledge with React or Angular.
• Solid REST API and web architecture understanding.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• CI/CD, testing, debugging experience.
• Experience leading teams and driving technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack design and development with Python and modern frontend.
• Architect backend services and APIs for scalability.
• Define standards for responsive frontend components and oversee their implementation.
• Own databases, cloud services, and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA, and stakeholders to shape technical direction.
• Drive technical design sessions, lead code reviews, and facilitate architecture discussions.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence.
• Ensure long-term code quality and performance across projects.
• Take ownership of delivery, identify risks early, and propose solutions.

Skills

Python

Leadership experience

REST APIs

React

Angular

TypeScript

HTML/CSS

CI/CD

Testing & debugging

English (B2)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We're seeking a Lead Python Full Stack Engineer who brings deep backend expertise in Python along with strong frontend skills in React or Angular. The right candidate will confidently operate across the entire stack, lead engineering teams, and drive the design and delivery of scalable, maintainable web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications using Python and modern frontend frameworks
• Architect backend services, APIs, and integrations with a focus on scalability and resilience
• Define standards for responsive, maintainable frontend components and oversee their implementation
• Own decisions around databases, cloud services, and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders to shape technical direction
• Drive technical design sessions, lead code reviews, and facilitate architecture discussions
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering excellence within the team
• Ensure long-term code quality, application performance, and maintainability across projects
• Take ownership of delivery, identify risks early, and propose effective solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Strong expertise with FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Solid working knowledge of React or Angular
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, web application architecture, and design patterns
• Proven experience designing and evolving complex systems
• Strong background with relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Practical experience with testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate autonomously and guide others through ambiguity
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a minimum B2 level

Nice to have

• Strong cloud background with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures
• Familiarity with GraphQL or event-driven systems

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.