Senior Python Backend Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 2,214,000 - 4,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

English classes

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

13% employee savings fund

Major medical expenses insurance

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and modern cloud platforms. You will develop backend services and APIs, design cloud-based solutions, and collaborate across DevOps, QA, product, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Python backend experience, proficiency with FastAPI/Flask/Django, and hands-on cloud experience with AWS/Azure/GCP. Strong English skills (B2) are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Python backend development experience.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices.
• Good understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with CI/CD, testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python.
• Design scalable cloud-based solutions and microservices.
• Work with databases, queues, cloud services, and integrations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, product, and engineering teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
• Ensure code quality, security, performance, and reliability.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

CI/CD

English (B2)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and modern cloud platforms. You will develop backend services and APIs, design cloud-based solutions, and collaborate across DevOps, QA, product, and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Python backend experience, proficiency with FastAPI/Flask/Django, and hands-on cloud experience with AWS/Azure/GCP. Strong English skills (B2) are required.