Python Developer

EPAM Systems provides software development, IT consulting, and digital platform engineering services to a global client base. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality technical solutions across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and e-commerce, while fostering professional growth and community engagement for its workforce.

• Own team's solutions end-to-end from requirements analysis through deployment and production support;
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-7 Python developers;
• Manage workload distribution and ensure balanced team capacity;
• Define and enforce platform standards and best practices for the Digital Health Platform;
• Oversee microservices architecture, inter-service communication, and API contract design;
• Lead API-first development ensuring OpenAPI specs are the source of truth;
• Conduct thorough code reviews;
• Stay current with industry trends and evaluate new technologies;
• Break down requirements into actionable tasks;
• Design and implement scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python 3.12 and FastAPI;
• Oversee Azure deployments using Kubernetes and Docker with CI/CD via GitHub Actions;
• Ensure robust testing practices, including API contract testing with pytest;
• Lead API contract discussions;
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and OpenAPI specifications;
• Proactively manage technical risks and dependencies.

• 5+ Years of experience in Python development;
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience;
• Expertise in FastAPI, Pydantic, and Uvicorn;
• Experience with deployment on Azure using Kubernetes and Docker;
• Skills in building CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub Actions;
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture;
• Experience with tools ensuring high code quality, such as ruff and mypy;
• Competency in scaling and optimizing system reliability, scalability, and performance;
• English B2+ level;
• Nice to have: Familiarity with OpenAPI Specification (OAS), qualifications in pytest for API contract testing, knowledge of type checking using mypy.

• Flexible schedule;
• Provision of necessary equipment;
• Opportunity to change projects and technology stacks;
• Access to professional growth programs, including career path planning, internal training, and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure;
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other partner resources;
• Vacation and sick leave;
• Voluntary Medical Insurance programs with family coverage options;
• Support during significant life events and mental health services;
• E-kids programming training program for employees' children;
• Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates.