Senior Python AI Developer

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

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Python Developer with solid AI expertise to join our engineering division. You will contribute to systems that shape how customers and teammates experience what we build, collaborating with a diverse group of developers, designers, and business stakeholders to tackle meaningful challenges.

This role offers ownership over complex technical work, opportunities for growth, and a clear path for advancement as you guide architecture, build scalable services, and

Qualifications

• Experience building backend APIs using Python/TypeScript.
• Cloud experience with AWS and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Frontend exposure with ReactJS or Angular for client-facing features.
• Strong English communication skills (B2 or higher).
• Nice to have background in Forward Deployed Engineering and SDD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and development of complex software systems from concept to production.
• Set technical direction and ensure delivery quality across stages.
• Split large work into clearly defined components with teammates.
• Mentor teammates during code reviews, pair programming, and discussions.
• Help decide tools, frameworks, and technical directions for projects.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks impacting progress and reliability.
• Serve as a technical contact for colleagues to solve problems.
• Engage in cross-team alignment with broader company goals.
• Maintain accessible documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Continuously identify improvements to processes, tools, and systems.

Skills

Backend API development

Python

TypeScript

English communication

AI tooling awareness

Tools

AWS

Terraform

ReactJS

Angular

Job description

We're on the hunt for a Senior Python Developer with solid AI expertise to join our company. This role positions you at the heart of our engineering division, contributing to systems that genuinely shape how customers and teammates experience what we build. You'll collaborate with a diverse mix of developers, designers, and business stakeholders committed to addressing meaningful challenges through thoughtfully engineered solutions. For those who enjoy driving ownership over complex technical work while supporting others' growth and championing new ideas, this role offers a clear path for advancement

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex software systems, guiding them from concept through production launch
• Set the technical course for projects, ensuring consistent quality is maintained at every stage of delivery
• Work together with colleagues to split large-scale work into clearly defined, manageable components
• Support and guide team members during code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical discussions
• Help determine decisions about tools, frameworks, and the technical direction guiding ongoing projects
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks that could slow progress or threaten system reliability
• Act as a dependable point of contact for technical matters, helping colleagues work through challenges
• Engage in cross-team conversations to keep technical decisions aligned with broader company goals
• Maintain accurate, accessible documentation to ensure knowledge is effectively shared across the team
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and overall system performance

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of applicable, hands-on experience in a comparable technical role
• Solid foundation in backend API development, using Python, TypeScript, or both to build dependable, scalable services
• Direct experience working with AWS cloud services alongside Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure as code
• Practical background building user interfaces with ReactJS or Angular to deliver responsive, user-focused front-end experiences
• Familiarity with AI-powered coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code to accelerate and support development tasks
• Strong English communication skills at a B2 level or higher
• Nice to have Background in Forward Deployed Engineering, partnering directly with clients to customize and deploy solutions within their specific contexts
• Understanding of Specification Driven Development (SDD), leveraging detailed upfront specifications to guide and structure development efforts