Senior Full-Stack Python Developer

We are looking for a Senior Python Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in backend development and solid hands-on experience with Angular (latest versions preferred but not a must-have) to join a project focused on AI-driven automation in the insurance domain, specifically building a system for submission processing and document automation.

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of Python development experience, with commercial experience in Angular
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks (Django, FastAPI, 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 (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean architecture
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Prompt Engineering (GPT, OCR / Document Intelligence, Azure AI Services, Vector stores)
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Understanding of SLIs/SLOs and reliability principles, along with system performance, scalability, and availability
• Experience working in Agile environments
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with high-load systems
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of DevOps practice
• Background in the insurance domain

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