EPAM Systems
Lead Python Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Argentina, Colombia, Chile
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Solid background in Python backend development
- Familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask or Django
- Practical experience using AWS, Azure or GCP
- Proven track record building REST APIs and microservices
- Sound knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Exposure to CI/CD, testing and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Background in serverless architectures
- Work with data pipelines or event-driven architectures
- Understanding of Terraform or infrastructure as code
Full description
We are seeking a Lead Python Engineer who brings strong backend development expertise along with a solid grasp of cloud-native solutions. The right candidate will be capable of designing, building and maintaining scalable backend services through Python and modern cloud platforms.
Responsibilities
- Build backend services and APIs with Python
- Architect scalable cloud-based solutions and microservices
- Handle databases, queues, cloud services and integrations
- Partner with DevOps, QA, product and engineering teams
- Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making
- Maintain code quality, security, performance and reliability
- Assist with deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of production systems
Requirements
- Solid background in Python backend development
- Familiarity with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask or Django
- Practical experience using AWS, Azure or GCP
- Proven track record building REST APIs and microservices
- Sound knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Exposure to CI/CD, testing and modern software engineering practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Background in serverless architectures
- Work with data pipelines or event-driven architectures
- Understanding of Terraform or infrastructure as code
Benefits
- Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept).
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
- Discounts card.
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
- External Agreements and Discounts.
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally