Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Python/FastAPI/React)

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to design and evolve data-focused web services and UIs using Python, FastAPI, React, and TypeScript. You will build resilient APIs, implement testing, and collaborate with global teams across disciplines.

The role covers end-to-end feature work, microservices architecture, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and Kafka integration, with an agile delivery approach and strong emphasis on code quality and peer collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development with Python and FastAPI.
• Hands-on frontend development with React and TypeScript.
• Expertise in system design across microservices, database modeling, and API design.
• Track record of leading refactoring on critical, high-stakes systems.
• Strong skills in REST API development, including Kafka-based integration.
• Background in containerization with Docker and Ubuntu-based images.
• Proven ability to deploy and operate applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Practical knowledge of test automation, spanning unit tests and manual integration testing.
• History of agile delivery on complex applications.
• Collaborative communication with code reviews and peer learning.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end features across backend services and frontend web applications.
• Build and maintain REST APIs using Python and FastAPI to support reference data workflows.
• Implement responsive UI components with React and TypeScript aligned with product needs.
• Architect microservices, data models, and API contracts for resiliency and auditability.
• Deploy and operate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate event-driven workflows with Kafka where appropriate.
• Lead refactoring and redesign initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write and maintain robust automated unit tests and execute manual integration tests.
• Collaborate with teammates through code reviews, pair troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing.
• Plan and deliver work in an agile environment for complex, high-stakes systems.
• Coordinate with globally distributed stakeholders to align on requirements and delivery.
• Use Jira and Confluence to track work, document decisions, and communicate status.]

Skills

Python

FastAPI

React

TypeScript

Microservices design

API design

Kafka integration

Docker

Kubernetes

Test automation

English (B2)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Apache Kafka

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to build and evolve data-focused web services and user experiences using Python and modern frontend technologies. You will design resilient APIs, improve system quality through testing and reviews, and collaborate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end features across backend services and frontend web applications
• Build and maintain REST APIs using Python and FastAPI to support reference data workflows
• Implement responsive UI components with React and TypeScript aligned with product needs
• Architect microservices, data models, and API contracts for resiliency and auditability
• Deploy and operate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate event-driven workflows with Kafka where appropriate
• Lead refactoring and redesign initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Write and maintain robust automated unit tests and execute manual integration tests
• Collaborate with teammates through code reviews, pair troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing
• Plan and deliver work in an agile environment for complex, high-stakes systems
• Coordinate with globally distributed stakeholders to align on requirements and delivery
• Use Jira and Confluence to track work, document decisions, and communicate status

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend development with Python and FastAPI
• Hands-on frontend development with React and TypeScript
• Expertise in system design across microservices, database modeling, and API design
• A track record of leading refactoring efforts on critical, high-stakes systems
• Strong skills in REST API development, including Kafka-based integration
• Solid background in containerization with Docker and Ubuntu-based images
• Proven ability to deploy and operate applications on Kubernetes clusters
• Practical knowledge of test automation, spanning unit tests and manual integration testing
• A history of agile delivery on complex applications
• Collaborative communication skills with a commitment to code reviews and peer learning
• Comfort collaborating across time zones with globally distributed teams
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
• Nice to have Familiarity with Apache Kafka for event streaming and integration patterns
• Background in GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation and workflow integration
• Skills in Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Hands-on use of GitHub Copilot to accelerate development workflows
• Exposure to Cursor for productivity-focused coding workflows