Senior Python AI Engineer - Lead Backend & Infra

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

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Python Developer with AI experience to build reliable systems and apply AI principles within a team that values smart, practical engineering. You will collaborate on ambitious initiatives, influence technical decisions, and help maintain high standards.

You will work across disciplines to deliver scalable backend services and user-friendly frontend solutions, mentoring colleagues and guiding architectural choices with practical, results-driven methods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a related capacity.
• Advanced Python skills for backend services.
• Experience with React for front-end solutions.
• Direct experience applying AI principles and tools during solution delivery.
• Familiarity with database systems for data storage and retrieval.
• Experience using Git for versioning, collaboration, and code integration.
• Proven ability to lead teams and encourage strong performance.
• Knowledge of development methodologies that support organized execution.
• English at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve scalable software infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ship unified products.
• Participate in architectural discussions and drive decisions.
• Perform code reviews and guide quality.
• Resolve complex technical issues across design, build, test and release.
• Mentor junior colleagues through hands-on support.
• Contribute insights on timelines, scope, and constraints.
• Research industry developments and bring actionable ideas.
• Document technical decisions for long-term clarity.
• Define requirements with stakeholders and validate deliverables.

Skills

Advanced Python

React

AI principles

Team leadership

English B2

Backend architecture

Tools

Git

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Python Developer with AI experience to build reliable systems and apply AI principles within a team that values smart, practical engineering. You will collaborate on ambitious initiatives, influence technical decisions, and help maintain high standards.

You will work across disciplines to deliver scalable backend services and user-friendly frontend solutions, mentoring colleagues and guiding architectural choices with practical, results-driven methods.