Lead Python Developer

EPAM Systems; Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Python Developer in Seattle, WA, to join the Product Team. The role involves designing software for an AI-powered financial platform, gathering requirements, and collaborating with a skilled team. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in Python, proficiency with AWS and Kubernetes, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 - $200,000, along with various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Python or strong programming background.
• Experience with FastAPI or other Python frameworks strongly desired.
• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• High autonomy and self-governance with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent system design and architectural skills.
• High standards for code quality and reliability.
• Experience with frontend technologies is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, reliable software components for the platform.
• Gather requirements and create system designs.
• Collaborate with engineers to build innovative solutions.
• Participate in rapid iteration cycles with feedback from users.
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the product's direction.

Skills

Python programming

Experience with FastAPI

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

System design skills

Fluent English (C1)

Frontend technologies (TypeScript, React)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Python Developer with 7+ years of experience to join the Product Team in building a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform.

You will be rapidly iterating with business users to test, refine, and deploy chat, reporting, and bespoke interfaces into their investment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, reliable software components for an AI-powered financial platform

• Gather requirements, consider edge cases, and create system designs independently

• Collaborate with a small team of highly skilled engineers to build innovative solutions

• Participate in rapid iteration cycles with direct feedback from sophisticated end-users

• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the product's direction

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Python (or strong programming background and willingness to learn Python)

• Experience with FastAPI or other Python frameworks strongly desired

• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform

• High autonomy and self-governance with strong problem-solving abilities

• Excellent system design and architectural skills

• High standards for code quality and reliability

• Experience with frontend technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript, React/NextJS/Node) is a significant plus

• Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $120,000 - $200,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

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