We are searching for a committed Lead Python Engineer to join our team.
This position centers on enhancing cloud infrastructure, automation pipelines, and security practices within an AWS-focused environment. The role offers the chance to lead impactful migrations and contribute to scalable, secure platform foundations.
Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain AWS Lambda services and API Gateway endpoints using Python and boto3
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Lead the CI/CD transition away from legacy cicd-functions pipelines toward GitHub Actions workflows
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Manage infrastructure as code primarily through Terraform, supplemented by Serverless frameworks
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Carry out brownfield refactors, service decommissions, and migrations, including OAuth migrations, WAF block-mode enablement, and Mythos SAST/SCA remediations
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Configure and tune AWS WAF rules while resolving security issues uncovered by SAST and SCA tooling
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Integrate internal and third-party systems via REST APIs, including patterns such as ServiceNow OAuth client credentials flows
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Automate operational workflows and back agentic platform initiatives, with familiarity with n8n, LangChain, or similar orchestration tools considered a plus
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Partner with the SRE Consultant on telemetry gaps and Lambda-based data collection automation
Requirements
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A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional background
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A minimum of one year guiding and overseeing development teams
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Python development expertise focused on AWS Lambda and API Gateway in production settings
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Strong working knowledge of boto3 across services such as IAM, Secrets Manager, SSM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and WAF
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Hands-on Terraform expertise for production-level infrastructure as code, covering writing, refactoring, and reviewing modules
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Practical familiarity with the Serverless Framework, including supporting and migrating legacy stacks
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Hands-on construction of CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions, with willingness to drive a cicd-functions to GHA transition
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Experience defining AWS WAF rules, activating block mode, and contributing to incident response efforts
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Knowledge of security tooling such as SAST and SCA, plus exposure to a structured compliance program
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Brownfield approach with a proven history of migrations, decommissions, and refactors rather than greenfield work
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Excellent oral and written English communication skills (B2+ level or higher)
Nice to have
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Experience integrating internal and third-party systems through REST APIs, including ServiceNow OAuth client credentials flows
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Familiarity with Snowflake for cloud data warehousing, analytics, and data platform integration
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
