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 looking for a highly skilled Python Technical Lead to join our dynamic team, driving the design and development of distributed backend solutions while guiding a team of 5+ data engineers to deliver API backends for deploying and querying various models on Azure Databricks
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend platform capabilities in a restricted Azure Greenfield environment that will host the models
- Design an API that enables users to query the models
- Leverage Azure Databricks to host and deploy models
- Establish processes and guidelines for model deployment, including how to wrap the model in an MLflow wrapper and what the API should look like
- Implement best practices for CI/CD using GitLab, ensuring code quality, testing, and deployment automation
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
- Expertise in Python and key data engineering libraries, including Python Core, Multithreading, Async, REST API, Exceptions, and Pydantic
- Background in Azure cloud services, including Azure Databricks, Azure App Service, and IAM/RBAC
- Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, version control (GitLab), and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes
- Capability to solve problems effectively and perform in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
We offer
- We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continues learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce to you few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:
- Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
- All-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sports
- Relocation opportunities
- Free English classes
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Continuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwide
- Friendly team and comfortable working environment
- Engineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the Company
- Flexible working schedule
- Opportunities for self-realization
