Lead Python Engineer [FastAPI]

Ucrânia

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Python Engineer to guide a team of developers in crafting, enhancing, and managing scalable microservices and APIs for our Digital Health Platform.

Your leadership will reinforce team collaboration, uphold technical excellence, and ensure the timely delivery of top-quality solutions in a dynamic setting.

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of team's solutions from requirements analysis to deployment and production support, ensuring quality, performance, and reliability
Promote a culture of ownership where team members take pride in their work quality, while mentoring and guiding a team of 5-7 Python developers
Distribute workloads effectively to maintain balanced team capacity and alignment with delivery goals
Define, uphold, and enforce platform standards and best practices for the Digital Health Platform, including microservices architecture and API contract design
Advocate API-first development using OpenAPI specs as the source of truth and ensuring implementation with auto-generated models
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with established standards
Remain updated on industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and proactively manage technical risks and dependencies
Collaborate with the team to clarify requirements, break them into actionable tasks, and ensure understanding from inception
Contribute hands-on to the design and implementation of scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python 3.12 and FastAPI
Lead and oversee Azure deployments using Kubernetes and Docker integrated with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions
Maintain robust testing practices, including API contract testing with pytest
Facilitate API contract discussions to ensure alignment across all consuming teams
Translate business requirements into technical solutions and OpenAPI specifications
Ensure solutions meet all functional and non-functional requirements prior to deployment, proactively resolving production issues when necessary
Balance delivery speed with the pursuit of quality and technical excellence in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

5+ years of Python development experience
1+ year of leadership experience
Expertise in FastAPI, Pydantic, and Uvicorn
Background in deploying solutions on Azure using Kubernetes and Docker
Skills in building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Flexibility to utilize tools for maintaining high code quality, such as ruff and mypy
Competency in scaling systems and enhancing their reliability, scalability, and performance
Proven leadership, mentoring, and teamwork experience with cross-functional units
Understanding of balancing delivery speed with technical excellence and quality
Capabilities to break down requirements into tasks while aligning with team capacity
Strong written and verbal communication expertise in English at a B2+ level

Nice to have

Familiarity with OpenAPI Specification (OAS)
PyTest certification with focus on API contract testing
Experience with type checking using mypy

We offer

With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.