Senior Python Engineer (Data & Cloud)

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer (Data & Cloud) to join our team and contribute to the development of scalable, cloud-native data platforms and backend services. In this role, you will design and implement web services, data pipelines, and modern cloud solutions within an Azure-based environment. You will work in a spec-driven development culture supported by AI tools and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web services and background jobs using FastAPI
• Build and maintain scalable data processing and reporting solutions
• Design and optimize data pipelines and implement efficient data models
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain high delivery standards
• Develop and deploy scalable Azure-based cloud solutions
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for cloud provisioning
• Contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance optimization of systems
• Collaborate in a spec-driven development environment leveraging AI tools

Requirements

• 3+ years of strong Python development experience building web services and background jobs
• Proven hands-on experience with FastAPI
• Proficiency in data processing and reporting with Pandas, Polars, DuckDB, and openpyxl
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines
• Familiarity with data lakes, medallion architecture, and star schema modeling
• Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
• Expertise in developing cloud-native solutions in Azure, including Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, and SignalR
• Competency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Bicep on Azure or transferable experience with AWS CDK or Terraform
• Background in spec-driven development environments using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication

Nice to Have

• Experience with distributed processing and asynchronous workflows
• Knowledge of enterprise messaging patterns
• Familiarity with Snowflake (stored procedures, streams, tasks, pipes, time travel)
• Experience with .NET Core (legacy frontend implementation exposure)
• Background in frontend development using Angular or Next.js

We Offer

We connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• We invest in your growth: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all: Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Seven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)