Python Engineering Manager

About the Position

EPAM Mexico is looking for a thought leader in Python Development, someone who is committed to driving innovation and business transformation for our company and our customers. We’re looking for an experienced engineer with the ability to deliver impactful solutions that will strengthen our reputation as a trusted partner and leader in the global technology landscape.

Additionally, to succeed in this role, you need to have leadership skills to motivate a team of engineers to elevate their skills, always deliver the best possible solutions while elevating our engineering practice in Mexico, as well as build a sustainable pipeline of talent and new ideas for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team by hiring, mentoring, and fostering their professional growth. You'll provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and ensure strong team dynamics while aligning their efforts with organizational goals. Your leadership will promote a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment for success and continuous improvement.
• Drive AI adoption by aligning strategic goals, fostering innovation, and upskilling teams while ensuring scalable infrastructure and ethical practices.
• Set up the software development process from scratch, ensuring a strong technical foundation and alignment with industry’s best practices and project requirements.
• Stay updated on new technological trends, tools, and accelerators within the Python ecosystem and introduce relevant innovations into the project to improve efficiency or performance.
• Actively participates in SWAT activities for resolving critical challenges, stepping in as needed to ensure minimal downtime and efficient resolution.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the Python technology stack and evolving frameworks/tools.
• Engage in continuous learning by participating in courses, certifications, and technical training.
• Present and justify technical solutions to customers and stakeholders while being confident in proposing alternative technical approaches to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Hands-on development experience with Python (at least one Expert-level or several Advanced-level skills related to the Python technology stack), with the ability to perform Code Reviews, implement technological optimizations, and troubleshoot effectively.
• Experience in developing Cloud environments and designing infrastructure, mainly in the AWS platform, while being able to assist a team in ensuring reliability and scalability of all solutions.
• Able to understand business goals and foster effective interactions with stakeholders. Analyze and address architecture-significant requirements (FRs/NFRs/Constraints) and leverage the Python technology stack to address all project needs in small to mid-sized projects by defining, negotiating, and documenting architecture.
• Capable of integrating Engineering Excellence (EngX) practices into the development process to maintain high-quality standards. Enforce and promote a high-level engineering culture across the team.
• Able to define, measure, present, and control development progress while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams and ensure smooth cross-region collaboration.
• Leadership skills to inspire and mentor teams while achieving challenging objectives.
• Strong communication capabilities with a history of building trust with stakeholders.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model in Guadalajara, Mexico.
• Be part of a leading company in the technology landscape.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About the Company

EPAM is a next-gen technology company that partners with the world’s leading organizations to deliver end-to-end digital transformation. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.