Lead Python Developer

Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in Python development and be familiar with the Azure environment and related technologies. A solid understanding of event-based design patterns and RAG architecture is essential. Cutting-Edge Tech: You will design and build advanced Agentic AI solutions and dynamic document processing workflows using modern technologies like Python and LangChain. High-Profile Domain: Working on a critical compliance project for a major financial institution that provides invaluable, prestigious experience in the highly secure investment banking sector. Elite Collaboration: You will collaborate closely with top-tier talent from the EPAM AI Innovation Hub and FirstDerivative, offering an exceptional environment for professional growth and mentorship. Greenfield Innovation: Since the project is in its early stages, you have a rare opportunity to shape the core architecture and drive critical design decisions from the ground up. Complex Engineering Challenges: The project offers diverse learning opportunities by tackling complex technical tasks, ranging from automated document extraction (IDP) to real-time risk screening across news and social media. Please note that working from the office in Krakow 3 days per week is required. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Python applications that meet business requirements and technical specifications Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement software solutions Utilize Azure services and technologies to build scalable and efficient applications Implement event-based design patterns to enhance application functionality and performance Apply RAG architecture principles within application solutions Troubleshoot, debug and optimize code to ensure high performance and reliability Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices in Python development and cloud computing Requirements 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python development 1+ years of relevant leadership experience Proficiency in Microsoft Azure or other cloud technologies (AWS or GCP) Experience with Vector Databases Understanding of event-based design patterns Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration abilities English proficiency at B2 level or higher Nice to have Background in the financial services industry Certification in Azure or related cloud technologies Familiarity with Computer Vision, Intelligent Document Processing and Natural Language Processing Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices Expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture principles

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python development

• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure or other cloud technologies (AWS or GCP)

• Experience with Vector Databases

• Understanding of event-based design patterns

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python applications that meet business requirements and technical specifications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement software solutions

• Utilize Azure services and technologies to build scalable and efficient applications

• Implement event-based design patterns to enhance application functionality and performance

• Apply RAG architecture principles within application solutions

• Troubleshoot, debug and optimize code to ensure high performance and reliability

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices in Python development and cloud computing

Seniority

• Lead

Nice to have

• Background in the financial services industry

• Certification in Azure or related cloud technologies

• Familiarity with Computer Vision, Intelligent Document Processing and Natural Language Processing

• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

• Expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture principles