Python Azure Solution Architect

EPAM Systems; Turkey; Presencial; TRY 4 442 000 - 6 417 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Continuous upskilling

Private health insurance

English language courses

Mentoring and leadership programs

Access to learning platforms with 2, 5

Resumo da oferta

EPAM Systems is seeking a hands-on Python Azure Solution Architect to lead a greenfield MaaS platform on Microsoft Azure. You will guide a team of 5+ engineers and own the design and deployment of scalable backend services for financial models.

The role combines backend engineering with technical leadership, focusing on APIs, model deployment, and secure Azure environments. Strong communication and Agile collaboration are required.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of software/data engineering experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong Python expertise including async operations and REST APIs.
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, and Azure cloud services.

Responsabilidades

• Drive technical design and backend development for the MaaS platform in Azure.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for deploying and managing financial models.
• Lead a 5+ engineers team and provide mentorship.
• Develop scalable backend services using Python and modern frameworks.
• Establish secure CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and ensure quality.

Conhecimentos

Python

FastAPI

Pydantic

REST API design

Asynchronous programming

Distributed systems

Leadership

English proficiency (B2)

Azure

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Azure Databricks

Azure App Service

IAM/RBAC

MLflow

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a hands-on Python Azure Solution Architect to join a greenfield Modeling-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform initiative. The platform is being developed on Microsoft Azure to provide a standardized approach to the development, validation, deployment, and monitoring of financial models.

In this role, you will combine technical leadership, backend engineering, and team management. You will guide a team of 5+ engineers and take ownership of the design and implementation of scalable backend services used to deploy and interact with different types of financial models.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical design and development of backend components for the MaaS platform within a secure Azure environment
• Design and develop RESTful APIs for deploying, managing, and querying financial models
• Develop scalable backend solutions using Python, FastAPI, and Pydantic
• Use Azure Databricks and MLflow-based approaches to support model deployment and serving
• Define technical standards for model packaging, deployment workflows, MLflow integration, and API interfaces
• Establish development practices that ensure high standards of code quality, testing, reliability, and maintainability
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, supporting automated testing and deployments
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of 5+ engineers
• Work closely with architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to shape technical solutions and deliver platform capabilities
• Contribute to an Agile engineering culture and continuously improve development and delivery processes

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with at least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership position
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, including Python Core, asynchronous programming, multithreading, exception handling, and REST API development
• Solid experience with FastAPI and Pydantic
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Databricks, Azure App Service, and IAM/RBAC
• Experience with MLflow or comparable tools and frameworks for model lifecycle management and deployment
• Good knowledge of GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional engineering teams
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Background in financial modeling, machine learning platforms, or model-serving solutions
• Experience building Modeling-as-a-Service, Machine Learning-as-a-Service, or similar platforms
• Understanding of ML model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Experience working with enterprise platforms operating under strict security, access-control, and compliance requirements

We offer

• CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
  • Diversity of tasks and projects
  • Assessment center for objective review of competency level
  • Personal development plan
  • Mentoring programs and leadership development
  • Certification and professional development support
  • Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses
  • English courses taught by certified teachers
• CORPORATE BENEFITS
  • Extra leave days
  • Referral bonuses
• COMPENSATION PACKAGE
  • Competitive compensation paid in USD
  • Regular salary and performance reviews
• MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE
  • Private health insurance
  • Well-being events
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Recreation areas and kitchens
  • Tea, coffee and snacks
  • Sports equipment and game consoles
  • IT Equipment
  • Microsoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)

Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English.

EPAM 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.