Lead Python Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Python Engineer to become an integral part of our innovative team.

In this position, you will help advance our cloud-based platforms and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical direction. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues and have a direct impact on the evolution of our technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a requirements-driven development process, ensuring team alignment and shared understanding
• Create AI-driven solutions that enhance system design, deployment, and issue resolution
• Research and propose new technologies and tools for potential use in large-scale AI projects
• Build, support, and optimize AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway integrations using Python and boto3
• Oversee the transition of CI/CD workflows from older pipelines to GitHub Actions
• Administer infrastructure as code with Terraform and assist with Serverless framework operations
• Lead efforts to update, refactor, and retire legacy services, including tasks like OAuth upgrades, enabling WAF block mode, and addressing security vulnerabilities
• Set up and fine-tune AWS WAF configurations, resolving findings from SAST and SCA security assessments
• Connect internal and third-party platforms via REST APIs, including managing OAuth credentials for systems such as ServiceNow
• Streamline operational processes and support agent-based platform initiatives using tools like n8n, LangChain, or similar orchestration technologies
• Partner with the SRE Consultant to close telemetry gaps and automate Lambda data collection

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on Python programming experience, with a focus on AWS Lambda and API Gateway in live environments
• Minimum of one year leading and coordinating development teams
• Advanced knowledge of boto3, with practical use of IAM, Secrets Manager, SSM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and WAF
• Strong experience with Terraform for managing infrastructure as code, including writing, updating, and reviewing modules
• Background in supporting and migrating legacy environments using the Serverless Framework
• In-depth understanding of AWS WAF setup, block-mode activation, and incident management
• Experience with security tools like SAST and SCA, and working within compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to handle brownfield projects, including migrations, decommissions, and system overhauls
• English communication skills at B2+ level or above, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, particularly during migration from cicd-functions
• Background in integrating ServiceNow for process automation or system connectivity
• Knowledge of Snowflake for managing data warehousing and analytics solutions

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn