We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled Lead Python Developer to join our team and take a hands‑on leadership role in shaping the development of cutting‑edge web platforms, empowering the learning experiences of millions of users worldwide. As a Lead Python Developer, you will not only contribute technically but also guide and mentor team members to achieve project goals effectively.\nResponsibilities - Define technical strategies and architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of applications, while leveraging Python, gRPC, Google Cloud Platform services, and APIs - Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of new features and services - Lead development efforts for Gen AI, LLM, and AI Agent-based applications, driving innovation and excellence - Write clean, readable, maintainable, and testable code, while continuously improving the existing codebase and feature implementations - Establish best practices for writing unit and integration tests across the team - Guide and oversee the definition and maintenance of infrastructure using Terraform - Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including engineering teams and technical leads from the customer side - Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, while mentoring other developers on improvements and optimizations - Write comprehensive technical documentation for projects, processes, and tools - Foster a collaborative environment within the team, providing both technical leadership and career development for team members Requirements - Extensive Python knowledge and experience (5+ years), with deep expertise in the language and its ecosystem - At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience - Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or any other major cloud platform (AWS, Azure), along with the ability to design and optimize cloud-based solutions - Strong command of design patterns, algorithms, and software development principles - Demonstrated experience in OOP/OOD with web application development on a large scale - Advanced understanding of databases and SQL, including optimization techniques - Hands‑on experience with Gen AI, LLM, AI Agent-based application development, with the ability to guide others in this area - Ability to handle ambiguity, proactively identifying and solving problems at both technical and organizational levels - Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills - Excellent written and spoken English (B2+ level), enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders Nice to have - In‑depth familiarity with gRPC and Terraform, including best practices for deployment and use - Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Angular, contributing to front‑end integrations when necessary - Exposure to Java and its ecosystem, aiding in cross‑functional collaboration when required - Working knowledge of Google tools and systems for both development and operational purposes We offer - International projects with top brands - Work with integral teams of highly skilled, diverse peers - 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