Senior Python Developer (AI Experience)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a Senior Python Developer (AI) to engineer reliable backend services and contribute to AI-informed solutions. You will influence architecture, drive code quality, and mentor colleagues while ensuring disciplined delivery.

You will implement robust frameworks, collaborate across disciplines, review code, and help shape project timing. Strong Python, React, and database skills, plus Git proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant, practical professional experience.
• Hands-on Python for backend services and infrastructure.
• Practical React experience for frontend functionality.
• Applied understanding of AI concepts and related tools.
• Strong knowledge of databases and data access patterns.
• Proficient use of Git for version control and collaboration.
• Experience guiding teams and delivering with discipline.
• English communication at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in architecture discussions to shape project frameworks.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth.
• Help plan scope and timelines for realistic delivery.
• Stay updated on industry changes and apply best practices.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for long-term care.
• Engage stakeholders to align on expectations and promised outcomes.

Skills

Python backend development

React frontend experience

Architecture & design guidance

Mentoring / team guidance

Software development methodologies

English communication (B2+)

Tools

Git

React

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer (AI) to engineer dependable backend services and contribute to AI-informed solution development in a collaborative environment. You will support architecture decisions, guide code quality, and mentor others while keeping delivery predictable and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Implement robust, scalable technical frameworks that satisfy business needs and engineering standards
• Coordinate with cross-discipline teammates to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
• Participate in architecture discussions to help shape the framework of in-flight projects
• Perform code reviews and give constructive feedback to reinforce strong engineering practices
• Resolve complex technical challenges that appear across different stages of development
• Support junior developers through mentorship that builds confidence and foundational skills
• Help with planning by clarifying scope and contributing to realistic timeline setting
• Stay up to date on industry changes and integrate useful approaches into daily work
• Maintain organized documentation of technical decisions and procedures for long-term codebase care
• Engage stakeholders to align on expectations and ensure outcomes match what was promised

Requirements

• 3 years or more of relevant, practical professional experience
• Hands‑on expertise in Python for creating reliable backend services and infrastructure
• Practical React experience to build responsive and engaging front‑end functionality
• Applied understanding of AI concepts and tools used to strengthen development approaches
• Strong knowledge of database technologies for organizing, maintaining, and accessing application data
• Proficient use of Git for version control and effective team coordination
• Demonstrated experience providing team guidance and motivating colleagues
• Solid understanding of established software development methodologies for structured, efficient delivery
• English communication skills at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher