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We are seeking a Lead Python Web Engineer to build and evolve secure, resilient financial technology services and APIs. You will guide system design, quality practices, and collaboration across distributed teams—apply now to help deliver reliable client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Design resilient, compliant, and auditable service architectures for financial platforms
Lead refactoring and redesign initiatives on critical systems to improve reliability and maintainability




Build Python web services and APIs using Flask and FastAPI
Define database models and data access patterns using PostgreSQL
Implement robust automated tests and coordinate manual integration testing where needed
Operate and troubleshoot services using AWS capabilities such as S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch
Enforce code review standards and mentor peers through feedback and shared learning
Collaborate with agile teams to plan, estimate, and deliver high-impact features
Coordinate work across integral teams to align technical decisions and delivery timelines

Requirements

5+ years of Python web development experience with Flask and FastAPI
5+ years of cloud engineering experience with Amazon Web Services
Leadership experience guiding architecture and code quality in distributed teams
Project experience delivering complex, high-stakes applications in agile environments
Strong system design expertise across microservices, AP

📌 Lead Python Web Engineer (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia