305 King St W
Suite 1100
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9
Canada
Lead Python Developer Remote
Lead Python Developer Description
We are seeking a talented and experienced remote Lead Python Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of key projects across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in Python development and experience with various web frameworks and technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and efficient Python applications and services
- Implement RESTful and microservices architecture
- Design and develop Python-based streaming and batch jobs
- Maintain and optimize relational and non-relational databases
- Collaborate closely with end-users to gather requirements and tailor design solutions
- Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices
- Participate in the full deployment process using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- 1+ year of relevant leadership experience
- Proven experience as a Python Developer with expertise in web frameworks like Fast API, Django, or Flask
- Competency in API development and exposure to UI development
- Strong understanding of both relational and non-relational databases
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
- Excellent skills in version control tools like GIT, SVN, and Bitbucket
- Ability to write shell and batch programs
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- B2+ English level proficiency
Nice to have
- Proficient in using Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Services) and experience with MongoDB or Oracle
- Experience in Python-based streaming (ETL/Kafka)
- Proficiency with Kubernetes (k8's)
- Experience or exposure to UI development
We offer
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Paid Holidays - We offer paid time off during all national holidays (working and non-working) for a total of 15 days. On top of that, you will also have vacation days to enjoy quality time with your family or just rest
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
- Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home