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Lead Software Engineer Python

EPAM Systems


Job Location:

Hyderabad - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 September 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Python to lead engineering execution influence architecture and build scalable services with Python and strong database foundations. You will guide teams through Agile/Scrum delivery raise code quality and streamline automation with GitHub Actions across PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server work.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements craft technical designs and ensure alignment with business goals
  • Direct development of scalable maintainable high-quality software solutions
  • Conduct code reviews and other technical reviews to uphold standards best practices and performance benchmarks
  • Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate implementation of features and overall solutions
  • Troubleshoot complex technical problems across all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Guide and mentor engineers by providing technical leadership and encouraging skills development
  • Drive adoption of modern tooling and processes including CI/CD using GitHub Actions
  • Improve application performance and tune database queries to ensure scalability and efficiency
  • Use Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage delivery and provide iterative improvements
  • Oversee database architecture decisions and ensure applications integrate properly with the data layer
Requirements
  • 7-12 years of professional software development experience with clear expertise in Python
  • Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server for schema design performance optimization and ongoing management
  • Hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows and development automation
  • Working proficiency in ReactJS for building dynamic and interactive user experiences
  • Good command of Scrum/Agile methodologies to support collaborative delivery
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with additional front-end frameworks beyond ReactJS
  • Experience optimizing performance for cross-platform applications
  • Understanding of advanced DevOps practices and related tools

Required Experience:

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