Lead Python Full-Stack Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

9 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job source

www.indeed.com

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Code Review Continuous Integration Information Engineering DevOps Django Web Framework Github Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Machine Learning

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Microsoft SQL Server MongoDB NoSQL Performance Tuning Standard Sql Software Engineering Strategies of Testing TypeScript Web Application Frameworks Spring Cloud ReactJS Large Language Models Backend Fastapi Containerization Kubernetes Graphql Machine Learning Operations Front End Software Development Restful APIs Docker Databricks Microservices

Job description

Design, develop, and optimize Python-based backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI or Django
Build responsive, user-focused frontend interfaces leveraging React.js and TypeScript
Develop and integrate RESTful/GraphQL APIs and microservices into cloud-native architectures
Implement AI/ML features and LLM-based solutions in production systems
Apply industry best practices: testing strategies, code reviews, CI/CD pipeline management
Work within Microsoft Azure and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack features aligned with delivery goals
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decisions
Ensure observability, performance tuning and cost optimization for deployed applications

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with Python as the main language
Strong backend development expertise using FastAPI or similar Python frameworks
Proficiency in building frontends with React.js and TypeScript
Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML solutions - including LLM APIs (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) or LangChain
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services and CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions
Solid understanding of microservices, REST API design and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience building RAG pipelines for AI/ML use cases
Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Excellent communication and documentation skills in English

Nice to have

Experience with Azure AI Foundry tools and GenAI-assisted development workflows
Familiarity with Databricks, data engineering pipelines
Exposure to DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code
Understanding of MLOps and model operationalization frameworks
Knowledge of additional relational DBs (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server)

Benefits & conditions

26 paid holiday days
Pension plan scheme
Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
Bike lease
Employee Assistance Program
Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses