Lead Python Engineer (Golang, Azure)

We are looking for a Lead Python Engineer to develop, deploy, and operate cloud-native industrial AI software on Kubernetes clusters. This role combines hands-on development with platform and delivery engineering, covering containerization, Helm, CI/CD, and GitOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and tooling in Python, Go, and scripting languages
• Build, containerize, and deploy applications to Kubernetes (AKS, GKE) using Docker and Helm
• Design and improve CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for reliable, repeatable releases
• Author and maintain Azure DevOps Pipelines for build, test, and deployment automation
• Support AI-related workloads in production, including model serving, inference pipelines, data integration, and observability
• Troubleshoot issues across the full stack: application code, containers, cluster configuration, and deployment pipelines
• Use AI coding tools effectively to accelerate development while maintaining code quality and review standards
• Monitor and alert on service health using observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) in Kubernetes

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 1+ year in a leading capacity
• Strong experience with Docker/containers, Kubernetes, and Helm chart development and cluster configuration
• Hands-on work with AKS and/or GKE
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance, GitOps practices (e.g., Argo CD, Flux, or equivalent), and Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Proficiency in Python and Go
• Skills in shell scripting and automation
• Familiarity with Linux-based container environments
• Practical experience using AI coding assistants and agentic development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) as part of a daily workflow
• Interest in industrial AI, applying machine learning and AI systems to manufacturing, energy, logistics, or related industrial domains
• Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2+)

Benefits

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