Lead Python Developer

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Summary: Seeking a Lead Python Developer to guide backend development, ensure system scalability, and drive engineering best practices with seasoned colleagues. Highlights: 1. Guide backend development and ensure system scalability 2. Drive engineering best practices and collaborate with cross-functional teams 3. Work with seasoned colleagues and oversee integrations We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to guide backend development and ensure our systems scale while meeting security and performance expectations. You will work with seasoned colleagues, oversee integrations, and drive engineering best practices—apply today. **Responsibilities** * Define and maintain scalable backend architectures and services for evolving business requirements * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to deliver reliable, high\-performing software products * Conduct code reviews and reinforce exceptional code quality across the team * Tune application performance and resolve technical challenges as they occur * Oversee third\-party API and external service integrations into existing systems * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering all system components * Enforce best practices across the full software development lifecycle * Improve team workflows and support growth of technical expertise **Requirements** * 5 years of experience in software development * 1 year of experience leading and managing development teams * Expert\-level proficiency in Python for building, designing, and maintaining applications * Experience with AI solutions or Large Language Models (LLM) in software projects * Strong expertise in database architecture, management, and optimization techniques * Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development * Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django or Flask in production work * Understanding of Python web server setup and deployment processes * Knowledge of security best practices and their practical use in software development * Experience implementing 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** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn