Senior Python Engineer

EPAM Systems; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

EPAM Systems in Portugal is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to develop and maintain robust backend solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You will own backend implementations, improve the codebase, and participate in design discussions, while testing on development environments and presenting features in demos. This role emphasizes collaboration with frontend teams and stakeholders to ensure high-quality software aligned with client needs.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of Python experience, including Python 3.8.
• Proficient in FastAPI with Pydantic and GinoORM/SQLAlchemy.
• Strong SQL knowledge with PostgreSQL as the main database.
• Extensive Docker/Docker-Compose experience for local environments and testing.
• Experience with Pytest and pytest-docker-compose plugin.
• Gitflow-based version control workflow.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Secrets, Cache) and Kubernetes.

Responsabilidades

• Take full ownership of backend implementation and maintenance.
• Improve codebase and implement features planned in sprints.
• Clarify tasks with analysts or project managers and own assigned work.
• Test solutions on development servers.
• Present features in product demonstrations and engage stakeholders.
• Contribute to solution design during client discussions.
• Analyze issues and perform bug fixes in production.
• Collaborate with frontend team to ensure smooth integration for support contracts.

Conhecimentos

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

PostgreSQL

Docker

Pytest

Gitflow

AWS

Kubernetes

Ferramentas

GinoORM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Python Engineer to join our team in Portugal, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining backend solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of backend implementation, ensuring well-designed, developed, and maintained solutions
• Improve the existing codebase and implement new features planned in sprints
• Participate in implementation discussions, clarify tasks with business analysts or project managers, and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Test implemented solutions on development servers
• Actively present features in product demonstrations and engage with stakeholders effectively
• Contribute to solution design, preparation, and delivery during client discussions
• Perform analysis and resolve production issues with bug fixes
• Collaborate with the frontend team and ensure effective communication for support contracts

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Python and Python 3.8
• Proficiency in FastAPI (including pydantic) and GinoORM + SQLAlchemy (as ORM)
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with PostgreSQL as the main database
• Strong background in Docker/Docker-Compose for local environments and testing
• Expertise in Pytest (including pytest-docker-compose plugin) and Python libraries
• Experience with Gitflow for version control
• Familiarity with AWS, including EC2, Kubernetes, RDS, AWS Secrets, and AWS Cache

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of frontend–backend contract design, implementation, and functionality in practice
• Strong experience with GraphQL

We offer

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• Variety of projects within one company
• Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
• Individual career path and professional growth opportunities