Lead Python Developer

About the Position

We are building scalable backend platforms and need a Lead Python Developer to drive architecture and delivery in a fast-moving environment. You will collaborate with experienced teammates, guide technical direction, and raise engineering standards across projects-apply now.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend architectures and services aligned with evolving business needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship reliable, high-performance software products
• Lead code reviews and uphold consistently high code quality across the team
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
• Oversee integration of third-party APIs and external services into existing systems
• Create and maintain thorough technical documentation for all system components
• Champion and enforce best practices across the software development lifecycle
• Support improvements to team workflows and strengthen technical expertise

Requirements

• Proven 5 years of experience in software development
• Demonstrated 1 year of experience leading and managing development teams
• Deep expertise in Python to design, build, and maintain applications
• Exposure to AI solutions or Large Language Models (LLM) in software projects
• Strong knowledge of database architecture, administration, and performance optimization
• Hands-on proficiency with Git for version control and team collaboration
• Practical experience using Python web frameworks such as Django or Flask
• Solid understanding of Python web server configuration and deployment workflows
• Working knowledge of security best practices and how to apply them in software development
• Experience delivering user authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for software development
• Excellent English communication skills (B2+ Upper-Intermediate or higher), written and spoken

We Offer

• Remote work in Colombia
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the tech industry

About the Company

EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company that partners with the world’s leading brands to deliver technology solutions that drive business outcomes.