Senior Python Engineer (Golang, Azure)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Python Engineer with expertise in Golang and Azure to join our team and develop cloud-native industrial AI software on Kubernetes clusters (AKS, GKE). This role combines hands-on development with platform and delivery engineering, covering containerization, Helm, CI/CD, and GitOps. A Windows laptop is required for this role.

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

• 5+ years of professional experience
• Strong experience with Docker/containers, Kubernetes, and Helm chart development and cluster configuration
• Hands-on experience with AKS and/or GKE
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance, along with GitOps practices (e.g., Argo CD, Flux, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in 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+)

We Offer

• 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)
• Focus on your professional growth:
  • 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 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)

About the Company

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