Lead Python Engineer

Description

Summary: This Lead Python Engineer role involves advancing cloud-based platforms, shaping technical direction, and creating AI-driven solutions within an innovative team. Highlights: 1. Lead and shape technical direction for cloud-based platforms 2. Develop AI-driven solutions for system design and deployment 3. Work on large-scale AI projects and advanced AWS services We are looking for a **Lead Python Engineer** to become an integral part of our innovative team. In this position, you will help advance our cloud\-based platforms and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical direction. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues and have a direct impact on the evolution of our technology stack. **Responsibilities** * Contribute to a requirements\-driven development process, ensuring team alignment and shared understanding * Create AI\-driven solutions that enhance system design, deployment, and issue resolution * Research and propose new technologies and tools for potential use in large\-scale AI projects * Build, support, and optimize AWS Lambda functions and API Gateway integrations using Python and boto3 * Oversee the transition of CI/CD workflows from older pipelines to GitHub Actions * Administer infrastructure as code with Terraform and assist with Serverless framework operations * Lead efforts to update, refactor, and retire legacy services, including tasks like OAuth upgrades, enabling WAF block mode, and addressing security vulnerabilities * Set up and fine\-tune AWS WAF configurations, resolving findings from SAST and SCA security assessments * Connect internal and third\-party platforms via REST APIs, including managing OAuth credentials for systems such as ServiceNow * Streamline operational processes and support agent\-based platform initiatives using tools like n8n, LangChain, or similar orchestration technologies * Partner with the SRE Consultant to close telemetry gaps and automate Lambda data collection **Requirements** * At least 5 years of hands\-on Python programming experience, with a focus on AWS Lambda and API Gateway in live environments * Minimum of one year leading and coordinating development teams * Advanced knowledge of boto3, with practical use of IAM, Secrets Manager, SSM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and WAF * Strong experience with Terraform for managing infrastructure as code, including writing, updating, and reviewing modules * Background in supporting and migrating legacy environments using the Serverless Framework * In\-depth understanding of AWS WAF setup, block\-mode activation, and incident management * Experience with security tools like SAST and SCA, and working within compliance frameworks * Proven ability to handle brownfield projects, including migrations, decommissions, and system overhauls * English communication skills at B2\+ level or above, both written and verbal **Nice to have** * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, particularly during migration from cicd\-functions * Background in integrating ServiceNow for process automation or system connectivity * Knowledge of Snowflake for managing data warehousing and analytics solutions **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