Senior Python AI/ML Backend Engineer

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc seeks a Senior Python Developer (AI/ML) to build reliable backend systems and AI-driven features within a collaborative engineering group. You will partner across disciplines, influence architecture, and apply machine learning concepts to improve solutions and design decisions.

You will design scalable software, collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-quality releases, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to planning and architecture discussions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expert-level Python skills for building resilient backend services and web APIs.
• Hands-on experience with React to create responsive, engaging user interfaces.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning concepts and real-world use cases to improve implementation efficiency and architecture.
• Solid understanding of data repositories for secure data organization, management, and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Git for version control and coordinated team development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the capacity to guide and motivate project contributors.
• Good knowledge of structured software development lifecycles to support predictable and efficient delivery.
• Fluent English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, scalable software systems that meet enterprise objectives and technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to ship cohesive, high-quality software releases.
• Contribute to technical discussions that define software architecture and direction for active initiatives.
• Review code submitted by peers and provide actionable feedback to uphold quality standards.
• Diagnose and fix complex defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to accelerate their technical growth.
• Contribute to estimation and planning sessions by providing effort forecasts, scope insights, and schedule input.
• Track emerging technology trends and introduce beneficial practices into team workflows.
• Document architecture decisions and procedures to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Partner with project sponsors to clarify functional requirements and confirm deliverables meet expectations.

Skills

Python

React

Machine learning

Git

Leadership

Software lifecycle

English (B2)

Tools

Git

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc seeks a Senior Python Developer (AI/ML) to build reliable backend systems and AI-driven features within a collaborative engineering group. You will partner across disciplines, influence architecture, and apply machine learning concepts to improve solutions and design decisions.

You will design scalable software, collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-quality releases, and mentor junior colleagues while contributing to planning and architecture discussions.