Senior Python Developer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15%

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a hands-on delivery team responsible for production backend services in a distributed, cross-functional environment with US stakeholders.

You will design and maintain Python backends, build REST or gRPC APIs, collaborate closely with EPAM engineers, mentor peers, and overlap working hours with US teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production Python backend development experience.
• Experience with API and service design (REST or gRPC), contract definition, and proto evolution.
• SQL and relational data management, including Google Cloud Spanner or equivalent, with schema reasoning and migrations.
• Advanced English communication to collaborate with US stakeholders in a distributed team.
• Ability to overlap working hours with US time zones and mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-grade backend services using Python.
• Design and implement REST or gRPC APIs with contract compatibility.
• Work with relational databases, including schema design, migrations, and query optimization.
• Collaborate with technical leads and EPAM engineers through pairing and asynchronous communication.
• Overlap with US time zones to support real-time collaboration with stakeholders.
• Mentor and pair with team members on shared project scope.

Skills

Python

REST API design

gRPC

SQL

English communication

Mentoring / pairing

Tools

Orca

ADK

Gemini

Google Cloud Spanner

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a hands-on delivery team working on an existing design and backlog, contributing directly to production backend development in a distributed, cross-functional environment alongside US-based stakeholders and EPAM peers.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain production-grade backend services using PythonDesign and implement REST or gRPC-style APIs, ensuring contract and proto compatibility across service evolutionsWork with relational databases, including schema design, migrations, and query optimizationCollaborate closely with the technical lead and EPAM engineers through pair programming and asynchronous communicationOverlap with US time zones to support real-time collaboration with stakeholdersContribute to shared scope delivery within an existing backlog rather than discovery or consulting workParticipate in mentoring and strong pairing practices with team members on the streamRequirements5+ years of experience in production Python backend developmentExperience with API and service design, including REST or gRPC, contract definition, and proto evolutionSkills in SQL and relational data management, including Google Cloud Spanner or equivalent transferable technologies, schema reasoning, and migrationsAdvanced communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate with US stakeholders in a distributed team settingFlexibility to overlap working hours with US time zonesNice to haveFamiliarity with AI Agents Development, including tools such as Orca, ADK, or GeminiRecent hands-on experience demonstrating current Python proficiencyCapability to mentor and pair closely with engineers on shared project scopeWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.