Lead Python Developer

We are looking for 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.

**Responsibilities**
- 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

**Requirements**:

- 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

**Nice to have**
- Skills in managing relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Snowflake
- Experience with large scale data processing tools like Airflow
- 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

**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

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.