Lead Python Developer

We are in search of an experienced Lead Python Developer.We are a dynamic team focused on advancing the clean energy economy by developing the analytics engine that powers US renewable energy.
As a Lead Python Developer, you will collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and other engineers to innovate, build, and optimize our proprietary algorithms for renewable energy generation. Your work will help to power our APIs and platforms that deliver critical data to both our internal and external stakeholders efficiently and intuitively.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate across scrum teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust data-intensive applications
• Ensure code quality by writing efficient and well-tested code for serving renewable energy data via web APIs
• Lead discussions and evangelize best practices in software engineering, comparing approaches like microservices versus monoliths
• Partner with DevOps to enhance integration of serverless cloud architecture components and optimize build/deploy processes
• Continuously learn new technologies, engage in technology communities, and mentor team members to foster an innovative and learning environment

• 7+ years of experience in software development with proven experience in building data-intensive applications
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, with a preference for Python
• Strong background in API design including versioning, isolation, and microservice architectures
• Competency in using cloud compute technologies like AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker and environment management tools like pipenv or pnpm
• Understanding of GIT and agile development methodologies
• Basic proficiency with SQL
• Ability to define technical roadmaps, present high-level designs, and lead execution
• Strong desire to mentor junior engineers

• Skills in managing relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Snowflake
• Experience with large scale data processing tools like Airflow
• Competency in diagnosing and enhancing application scalability and reliability
• Qualifications in managing cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform
• Background in building and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with or interest in wholesale electricity markets

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!