Lead Python Developer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, reliable software components for an AI-powered financial platform
• Gather requirements, consider edge cases, and create system designs independently
• Collaborate with a small team of highly skilled engineers to build innovative solutions
• Participate in rapid iteration cycles with direct feedback from sophisticated end-users
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the product's direction

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Python (or strong programming background and willingness to learn Python)
• Experience with FastAPI or other Python frameworks strongly desired
• Proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• High autonomy and self-governance with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent system design and architectural skills
• High standards for code quality and reliability
• Experience with frontend technologies (TypeScript/JavaScript, React/NextJS/Node) is a significant plus

Qualifications

Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level

Benefits

• 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 – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pay

$120,000 - $200,000

Schedule

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.