Python Technical Lead

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are looking for a highly skilled Python Technical Lead to join our dynamic team, driving the design and development of distributed backend solutions while guiding a team of 5+ data engineers to deliver API backends for deploying and querying various models on Azure Databricks

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend platform capabilities in a restricted Azure Greenfield environment that will host the models
• Design an API that enables users to query the models
• Leverage Azure Databricks to host and deploy models
• Establish processes and guidelines for model deployment, including how to wrap the model in an MLflow wrapper and what the API should look like
• Implement best practices for CI/CD using GitLab, ensuring code quality, testing, and deployment automation
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
• Expertise in Python and key data engineering libraries, including Python Core, Multithreading, Async, REST API, Exceptions, and Pydantic
• Background in Azure cloud services, including Azure Databricks, Azure App Service, and IAM/RBAC
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, version control (GitLab), and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Capability to solve problems effectively and perform in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

We offer

• Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• All-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sports
• Free English classes
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Continuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwide
• Friendly team and comfortable working environment
• Engineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the Company
• Flexible working schedule
• Opportunities for self-realization