Python Technical Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Technical Lead to join our dynamic team, driving the design and development of distributed backend solutions while leading a team of 5+ data engineers to deliver API backends for deploying and querying various models on Azure Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of backend platform capabilities in a restricted Azure Greenfield environment that will host the models
• Design an API to allow querying of the models by users
• Leverage Azure Databricks to host and deploy models
• Establish process and guidelines for model deployment, including how to wrap the model in an MLflow wrapper and what the API should look like
• Implement best practices for CI/CD using GitLab, ensure code quality, testing, and deployment automation
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ engineers, foster a collaborative and high-performance environmentRequirements8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
• Expertise in Python and key data engineering libraries, including Python Core, Multithreading, Async, REST API, Exceptions, and Pydantic
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Databricks, Azure App Service, and IAM/RBAC
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, version control (GitLab), and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skillsWe offerWe gather like-minded people:

Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization

• Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
• Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:

Career development programs

Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs

Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)

English classesWe cover it all:

Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount

Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more

Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.