Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

We're in search of a Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer to come aboard our Scrum team and take on a mix of back-end and front-end responsibilities. The ideal candidate brings solid expertise in Python along with an Infrastructure as Code mindset. Beyond that, familiarity with AWS, Postgres relational databases, and front-end technologies like Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind is expected. This position calls for close teamwork, participation in code reviews, and full engagement in Scrum ceremonies. We're after someone with strong AI capabilities who can operate independently without requiring constant guidance

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of both back-end and front-end development work throughout the product
• Work in close partnership with teammates to refine and enhance the overall development workflow
• Participate in code review sessions and help maintain strong coding standards throughout the codebase
• Fully engage in the team's Scrum ceremonies, actively supporting the agile process
• Identify and fix bugs along with security vulnerabilities quickly and effectively

Requirements

• At least 5 years of applicable professional experience in full-stack software development
• A minimum of one year spent leading and managing development teams
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Python, particularly FastAPI, for constructing backend services
• Hands-on background applying Infrastructure as Code methods to provision and manage cloud infrastructure
• Experience deploying and managing applications within the AWS cloud environment
• Background working with Postgres as a relational database solution for data storage needs
• Skilled in Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind for constructing contemporary front-end interfaces
• Clear understanding of RESTful API design and JSON for building and consuming web services
• Strong command of SOLID principles, REST architecture, and widely used design patterns
• Practical background operating within Agile frameworks, with particular focus on Scrum
• Solid troubleshooting capability, backed by a history of successfully resolving software bugs
• Strong communication abilities, with proven success collaborating within distributed teams
• Demonstrated capacity to rapidly pick up and apply new tools and technologies
• Familiarity with AI technologies, including Claude, and how AI integrates into the software development lifecycle
• Exposure to AI native engineering principles and methodologies
• Working knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their real-world applications
• Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level or higher

Nice to have

• Background fixing accessibility-related defects and issues
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.x accessibility standards and related compliance requirements
• Familiarity with CSS and SASS for front-end styling and upkeep
• Practical experience with Amazon Web Services for managing cloud infrastructure
• Exposure to Anthropic Claude for AI-supported development work
• Skilled in ReactJS for developing interactive user interface components

Benefits

• 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