Senior Python Full Stack Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Python Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in backend development and solid hands-on experience with Angular or React to join a project focused on AI-driven automation in the insurance domain, specifically building a system for submission processing and document automation. This is not a backend-only role - the candidate is expected to actively contribute to both frontend and backend development.

Schedule: 5 am-1 pm EST (11:00-20:00 Kyiv time)

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Python
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Design systems to reduce risks related to availability, latency, and efficiency
• Work with relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL) and optimize performance
• Contribute to architectural discussions with a focus on scalability and maintainability
• Support CI/CD processes and production deployments
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Apply AI technologies including GPT, OCR / Document Intelligence, Azure AI Services, and Vector stores to build automation solutions for insurance processes
• Apply Prompt Engineering techniques in real-world use cases
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker / Container Apps and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Apply SRE best practices, define and monitor SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets
• Implement observability through monitoring, logging, and tracing, and automate operational processes to reduce manual effort

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Python development
• Commercial experience with Angular or React
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, and Flask
• Experience with REST APIs and API documentation tools such as Swagger
• Experience designing and maintaining production-grade systems
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Prompt Engineering, GPT, OCR / Document Intelligence, Azure AI Services, and Vector stores
• Understanding of SLIs/SLOs, reliability principles, and system performance, scalability, and availability
• Experience working in Agile environments
• English level Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with high-load systems
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming
• Experience with message brokers such as Kafka and RabbitMQ
• Understanding of DevOps practice
• Background in Insurance domain

We offer

• With us you can:
• 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)
• We focus on your professional growth:
• You can 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 the instructors who are 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)
• What we offer:
• 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

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview. EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.