Lead Python Engineer (Backend)

We are seeking a Lead Python Engineer (Backend) to support Treasury technology initiatives. In this role, you will design and implement scalable backend systems, integrate diverse data sources and guide a team of engineers in building high-stakes applications. This position requires work within the ET time zone (8 am-4 pm) and collaboration with globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement microservices architectures, API gateways and inter-service communication
• Develop and optimize backend systems and APIs to support Treasury technology initiatives
• Integrate data from multiple sources and formats (xlsx, pdf, csv, json) into a common data model
• Mentor and manage less senior team members from a technical perspective
• Automate tasks and manage operating system-level processes through shell scripting
• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues
• Drive test automation efforts, including robust unit testing
• Participate in code reviews and foster peer learning across the team
• Collaborate with agile teams across the globe on complex, high-stakes applications
• Contribute to system design decisions and software architecture

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in Python development
• Proficiency in backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django and Flask, including API design and optimization
• Expertise in system design and software architecture, with experience in microservices, API gateways and inter-service communication
• Skills in integrating data from multiple sources and formats (xlsx, pdf, csv, json) into a common data model
• Advanced knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for task automation and OS-level management
• Understanding of operating systems (Linux/Unix), including process management, basic networking and application layer integration
• Familiarity with Dagster, Kubernetes and REST API
• Experience managing and mentoring engineers from a technical perspective
• Background in agile teams working on complex, high-stakes applications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working across global teams
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Cloud
• Knowledge of DevOps

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
• • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
• • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
• • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.