EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture.

Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are building scalable backend platforms and need a Lead Python Developer to drive architecture and delivery in a fast-moving environment.

You will collaborate with experienced teammates, guide technical direction, and raise engineering standards across projects—apply now.

Responsibilities Design scalable backend architectures and services aligned with evolving business needs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship reliable, high-performance software products

Lead code reviews and uphold consistently high code quality across the team

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise

Oversee integration of third-party APIs and external services into existing systems

Create and maintain thorough technical documentation for all system components

Champion and enforce best practices across the software development lifecycle

Support improvements to team workflows and strengthen technical expertise Requirements Proven 5 years of experience in software development





Demonstrated 1 year of experience leading and managing development teams

Deep expertise in Python to design, build, and maintain applications

Exposure to AI solutions or Large Language Models (LLM) in software projects

Strong knowledge of database architecture, administration, and performance optimization

Hands-on proficiency with Git for version control and team collaboration

Practical experience using Python web frameworks such as Django or Flask

Solid understanding of Python web server configuration and deployment workflows

Working knowledge of security best practices and how to apply them in software development

Experience delivering user authentication and authorization mechanisms

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for software development

Excellent English communication skills (B2+ Upper-Intermediate or higher), written and spoken We offer International projects with top brands

Work with integral teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Global career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

📌 Lead Python Developer (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia