Senior Python Engineer

EPAM Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

LinkedIn learning access

Paid Time Off

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a solid, hands-on Back-End Engineer to join our engineering team and lead application development for our next-generation operational platform. You will build an AI-enabled platform designed to improve production operations efficiency and reduce downtime through advanced analytics and intelligent automation on Azure, with Cosmos DB and enterprise identity integration.

The role emphasizes ownership of feature delivery, collaboration with a small team, and designing

Qualifications

• Production experience in back-end development with Python and .NET (C#).
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks.
• Strong architectural skills for reliable, scalable services.
• Experience hosting applications on Azure with identity integration and monitoring.
• Familiarity with policy-driven cloud governance and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Cosmos DB or NoSQL databases.
• Experience integrating frontend apps with enterprise identity standards.

Responsibilities

• Own feature delivery from requirements to robust designs and implementation.
• Design and develop back-end services on Azure per enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with a small team on code reviews and delivery outcomes.
• Iterate rapidly with end users to deliver secure, scalable enhancements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and maintain technical documentation in Azure DevOps.

Skills

Python

C#

APIs / FastAPI

System architecture

Code quality & testing

Azure cloud

NoSQL databases

Tools

Azure

Cosmos DB

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

We are looking for a solid, hands-on Back-End Engineer to join our engineering team and lead application development for our next-generation operational platform.

You will be building an AI-enabled platform designed to improve production operations efficiency and reduce downtime through advanced analytics and intelligent automation. The system integrates disparate vendor data systems into a unified knowledge foundation for real-time system health monitoring, incident management, and long-term operational planning.

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Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of feature delivery — gather requirements, anticipate edge cases, produce robust system designs, and implement solutions independently
• Design and develop high-quality, reliable, secure back-end operational services on Microsoft Azure, aligning with enterprise standards
• Collaborate closely with a small team of highly skilled engineers on technical decisions, thorough code reviews, and shared delivery outcomes
• Participate in rapid iteration cycles with end users, translating feedback into secure, scalable enhancements
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape product direction and maintain technical documentation in Azure DevOps

Requirements

• Proven production experience in back-end development using Python and .NET (C#)
• Hands-on expertise with FastAPI or comparable modern Python web frameworks
• Strong architectural skills with the ability to build reliable, maintainable, and scalable services
• High standards for code quality, rigorous testing practices, and operational readiness
• Proven experience building and hosting production applications on Azure (application hosting, identity integration, monitoring, and secure configuration)
• Understanding of policy-driven cloud governance and compliance requirements in enterprise environments
• Production-grade experience with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate frontend applications with enterprise identity and authentication standards

Nice to have

• Energy domain or upstream operations industry experience
• Familiarity with cloud deployment frameworks such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Data lake integrations and ETL patterns
• Background job architecture for data analysis and report generation
• Experience utilizing developer tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.