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# Senior Python AI Developer

- **Company:** EPAM Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Lyon, France (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Backend, Machine Learning Operations, GPT, Software Version Control, Automation Anywhere, Api Management, Web Api
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4cca1f4197f8bb2

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Data Engineer or ML Engineer, including at least 2 years of hands-on Generative AI work
 * Solid general Python programming skills, applied to backend development, AI workflows and API integrations
 * Hands-on experience with LLM APIs, including prompt engineering and LLM application development
 * Working knowledge of LangGraph or LangChain
 * Experience building multi-agent systems and RAG solutions
 * General understanding of how to evaluate and test non-deterministic systems
 * Professional working proficiency in French

Nice to have

 * Proficiency with Azure GenAI stack (Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search, Cognitive Services)
 * Experience with enterprise-grade production AI systems, including CI/CD, monitoring and performance tuning
 * Knowledge of financial or trading environments

## Description

* Design, build and maintain production-ready AI agents and Generative AI features using Python
 * Develop and validate scalable LLM frameworks, including RAG, embeddings, vector stores, tool integration and orchestration
 * Prototype and test new AI use cases, transitioning them into stable production features
 * Integrate LLMs, retrieval systems, vector databases and external APIs into end-to-end workflows
 * Ensure robust deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of AI components across environments
 * Apply engineering best practices such as testing, CI/CD for AI pipelines, performance optimization and version control, * Life & Private medical insurance (50% of monthly cost covered by EPAM, including dental and vision insurance)
 * Pension fund
 * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to eligibility requirements)
 * Navigo (Ground transportation allowance, 50% of the monthly cost covered by EPAM)
 * Monthly Afterwork organized by the HR Team
 * EPAM Referral Program
 * Remote Work (under Business & Management approval)
 * IT Equipment (Laptop (HP or MacBook, according to eligibility criteria), headphones, mouse, professional phone with monthly subscription fees covered by EPAM)
 * Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses


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