Lead Software Engineer - Python

EPAM Systems Inc; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 5,772,000 - 9,812,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to drive Python-based development across critical projects in India. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure scalable, robust software delivery using modern practices.

You will own design reviews, collaborate with stakeholders, optimize databases, and champion CI/CD with GitHub Actions within Agile frameworks to deliver iterative improvements and high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of software development experience with demonstrated expertise in Python.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for database design, optimization, and management.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows and automation using GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience in building interactive front-end interfaces with ReactJS.
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for collaborative development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create technical designs, and align solutions with business goals.
• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems.
• Conduct technical reviews, including code reviews, to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance benchmarks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of features and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide team members, offering technical leadership and fostering skills development.
• Drive the adoption of modern development processes and tools, including CI/CD practices through GitHub Actions.
• Optimize application performance and database queries, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage projects and deliver iterative improvements.
• Oversee database architecture design and ensure proper integration with applications.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

ReactJS

Scrum/Agile

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Python to lead development efforts, influence technical direction, and deliver robust, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in Python, database systems, and modern software development practices to drive the success of critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create technical designs, and align solutions with business goals
• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software systems
• Conduct technical reviews, including code reviews, to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance benchmarks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of features and solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the development lifecycle
• Mentor and guide team members, offering technical leadership and fostering skills development
• Drive the adoption of modern development processes and tools, including CI/CD practices through GitHub Actions
• Optimize application performance and database queries, ensuring efficiency and scalability
• Utilize Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage projects and deliver iterative improvements
• Oversee database architecture design and ensure proper integration with applications

Requirements

• 7-12 years of experience in software development with demonstrated expertise in Python
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for database design, optimization, and management
• Hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions for automation and CI/CD workflows
• Competency in ReactJS for developing interactive, dynamic user interfaces
• Solid understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologies for collaborative development and delivery

Nice to have

• Familiarity with other front-end frameworks beyond ReactJS
• Skills in optimizing cross-platform application performance
• Understanding of advanced DevOps practices and tools

Location - Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai