Software Engineering Manager with Python Latvia or Remote

What You’ll Do

• Actively contribute to the software development process and uphold engineering standards (both corporate and project-specific)
• Establish long-term partnerships with clients, managing their expectations and assuming full responsibility for delivery
• Define project schedules, manage activities and team priorities, and ensure the resolution of issues and defects; also, ensure assigned projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time
• Participate in overall project design and manage product life cycle processes and procedures to meet financial, business, and schedule objectives
• Collaborate with developers on interpreting requirements, supervising development, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring client satisfaction with all product outcomes
• Plan necessary resources for supporting both new opportunities and the company's established business
• Recruit new personnel from various locations (including internal mobility) as per plan and establish an effective onboarding process
• Perform knowledge management within the organization, defining required skills and technologies, and arranging necessary training using the company's L&D capabilities

What You Have

• 7+ years of practical background in software engineering in Python and Cloud technologies 
• 2+ years of experience in delivering projects using Agile methodology (experience with Kanban and Scrum is preferable) 
• Expertise in project management and software engineering standards and practices
• Proficiency in managing a team of 15+ people and resolving people management questions 
• Good leadership and communication skills 
• English language level – B2 and higher, both verbal and written

We Offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive in-house resources for upskilling or reskilling
• GenAI-X Global Community: A network of AI enthusiasts within EPAM, dedicated to exploring and sharing AI innovations
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga
• Other Benefits: 5000-7200 EUR gross, based on interview results, additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

About EPAM

• EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption
• With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 130+ talented innovators in 2 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us