Senior Python Developer - AI & Machine Learning

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Python Developer with a focus on AI and Machine Learning to build dependable backend services and embed AI capabilities into products. You will review code, shape architecture, and support delivery planning within a collaborative team.

You will work on durable backend components, React-based views, and scalable software that aligns with business needs. Leadership and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong Python experience focused on durable backend components and services.
• Experience building responsive web views with React.
• Applied understanding of ML patterns to improve design and coding efficiency.
• Secure data storage and access with robust data repositories.
• Proven leadership to guide contributors and drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy resilient, scalable software solutions aligned with business needs and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated software packages.
• Participate in engineering forums to steer architecture choices and technical direction.
• Review teammates’ code and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues across the development lifecycle.
• Coach less-experienced engineers and strengthen their technical skills.
• Assist in scheduling and estimation meetings with clear scope and delivery constraints.
• Stay current with new technologies and integrate useful practices.
• Write and maintain architecture documentation and process notes.
• Coordinate with sponsors to refine functional requirements and ensure solutions meet mandates.

Skills

Python

React

Machine learning patterns

Data repositories

Git

Leadership

Software development

English (B2)

Tools

Git

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Python Developer - AI & Machine Learning to create dependable backend services and help embed AI capabilities into our products. You will work with a highly collaborative team, review code, shape architecture, and support delivery planning while exploring practical ML approaches—

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy resilient, scalable software solutions aligned with business needs and technical requirements
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, top-quality software packages
• Participate in engineering forums that steer architecture choices and project technical direction
• Evaluate teammates’ code and share constructive recommendations to maintain high quality bars
• Investigate and resolve intricate issues across all phases of the development lifecycle
• Coach less-experienced engineers and help strengthen their technical skills
• Assist in scheduling and estimation meetings by providing time estimates, scope clarity, and delivery constraints
• Stay current with new technology developments and integrate useful practices into team routines
• Write and maintain architecture documentation and process notes to support maintainable codebases
• Coordinate with project sponsors to refine functional requirements and ensure solutions meet mandates

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of applicable professional experience
• Advanced Python expertise focused on developing durable backend components and web services
• Experience using React to build responsive and interactive web views
• Applied understanding of machine learning patterns and implementations to improve coding efficiency and system design
• Strong knowledge of data repositories to store, manage, and access information securely
• Working mastery of Git for source control and collaborative development practices
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to direct and inspire project contributors
• Solid grasp of structured software development processes to enable consistent, effective project execution
• English fluency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or above in speaking and writing