We are looking for a Lead Python Engineer to develop, deploy, and operate cloud-native industrial AI software on Kubernetes clusters. This role combines hands-on development with platform and delivery engineering, covering containerization, Helm, CI/CD, and GitOps practices.
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
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, including 1+ year in a leading capacity
- Strong experience with Docker/containers, Kubernetes, and Helm chart development and cluster configuration
- Hands-on work with AKS and/or GKE
- Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance, GitOps practices (e.g., Argo CD, Flux, or equivalent), and 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/Benefits
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.
Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.
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.
