We're seeking a Lead Python Developer bringing substantial, practical experience to strengthen our engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge initiatives that advance the frontiers of contemporary software development. You'll partner with a skilled team of individuals who prioritize strong technical execution alongside inventive approaches to problem-solving. For those enthusiastic about crafting resilient, future-ready systems and eager to advance within an energetic team environment, this is a fitting opportunity.ResponsibilitiesDesign backend API infrastructure and orchestration frameworks that enable integration with large language modelsDevelop and maintain advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows, spanning document processing, text segmentation, embedding creation, and refined retrieval mechanismsConstruct and interconnect agent-driven tooling through frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph, incorporating Model Context Protocol (MCP) as appropriateUphold strong security protocols, data confidentiality,



enterprise-grade system visibility, and thorough testing across backend operationsTake an active part in influencing architectural direction and establishing technical standards across the engineering groupPartner with frontend engineers, data engineering colleagues, and infrastructure teams to deliver unified, well-integrated solutionsRequirementsAt least five years of hands-on backend engineering work centered on microservices architecture and distributed system principlesA year or more spent overseeing and directing development teamsProven capability using Python to construct high-performance backend systems and cloud-native APIsExperience building solutions leveraging Generative AI capabilitiesApplied know-how using LangChain to develop language model-based applicationsFamiliarity with AWS, Docker, container management platforms including ECS/EKS, and designing RESTful APIsStrong grounding in secure c

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