Senior Python Engineer with Cloud experience

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

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer with strong backend development experience and solid knowledge of cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate should be able to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and modern cloud platforms.

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

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Python backend development
• Experience with frameworks such as 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)

Nice to have

• Skills in Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with serverless architectures
• Familiarity with data pipelines or event-driven architectures
• 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.

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.