Python Tech Lead

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Learning and career development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Python Tech Lead to steer technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable solutions. You will shape architecture, lead debugging efforts, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in Python, deep Django/Flask/FastAPI expertise, cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure), Docker, and strong testing practices. Hybrid or on-site collaboration with international projects awaits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, focusing on Python.
• Strong expertise in Python with Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and containerization using Docker.
• Solid unit testing and test-driven development practices.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams with technical direction and workload balance.
• Drive production issue debugging and code quality initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of value, on time, with minimal technical debt.
• Mentor engineers and promote learning and process improvements.

Skills

Python

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Docker

CI/CD

Unit Testing

SQL/NoSQL

Agile

English (Business)

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a talented Python Tech Lead to drive the success of our development team, overseeing technical direction, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable and impactful solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead development teams by providing technical guidance, balancing workloads, and fostering collaborationLead advanced debugging efforts to resolve production and development issuesEnsure that products deliver business value, are completed on time, meet high-quality standards, and minimize technical debtAct as a role model for colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvementIntroduce and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project outcomesParticipate in staff hiring, onboarding, and career development initiativesProvide tactical vision and take technical responsibility for subsystems or entire projectsWork independently, take ownership of deliverables, and thoroughly test work using defined test casesRequirements8+ years of professional experience in software development (Python)Strong expertise in Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPIExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and toolsHands-on experience with Docker for containerizationStrong knowledge of unit testing and test-driven developmentExperience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practicesB2 English levelNice to haveExperience with Kubernetes for container orchestrationFront-end development experience with frameworks like Angular or ReactWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn