Lead Python Developer

We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to join our innovative and agile Product Team in building a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform.

This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with a small team of highly skilled engineers, and directly shape the product with a high level of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable systems
• Collaborate with business users and team members to gather requirements and define project scope
• Ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability by following best practices
• Lead technical discussions and provide mentorship to junior developers
• Integrate and optimize FastAPI-based applications with AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes
• Contribute to infrastructure setup and enhancements using Terraform
• Build and deploy AI-powered tools and bespoke interfaces tailored to investment workflows
• Address edge cases, ensure a smooth user experience, and deliver high-quality solutions
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment while adapting to new technologies
• Assist in front-end integration tasks when necessary using React or TypeScript
• Align developments with project goals and timelines, emphasizing iterative deployment

Requirements

• Python, React (TS), or other programming languages with 5+ years of hands-on experience
• Expertise in FastAPI (or another Python framework), AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Background in high autonomy work environments, with the ability to drive tasks from concept to delivery
• Flexibility to adopt new tools and technologies as the platform evolves
• Understanding of high-quality system design, edge case management, and reliability-focused development
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-governance, and readiness for a startup environment

Nice to have

• Front-End Development in JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, or Next.js
• Familiarity with Node.js development
• Background in AI/ML-powered applications

We offer

• For your comfortable work:
  • Remote and hybrid work opportunities
  • Option to work from our centrally located office in Athens
  • Corporate laptop provided
  • Option to work on your own device
  • Private health insurance
  • Meal vouchers / restaurant tickets
  • My Benefit card (264€/year)
  • Monthly public transportation card
• For your growth:
  • Global and diverse client portfolio, large-scale projects, and trendy technologies
  • Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
  • Opportunity to contribute to internal and open-source products
  • Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey
  • Possibility to create a Personal Development Plan from the first day in the company
  • Numerous opportunities for self-development: hard & soft skills internal training courses, mentoring programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, external e-Libraries
  • Certification opportunities
  • Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech and non-technical communities
  • Language courses

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Greece.