Lead Cloud Native Developer (Python & AI)

Lead Cloud Native Developer (Python & AI)

Miejsce pracy: Kraków

Technologies we use

Expected

• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform
• GitHub Copilot
• Cursor

Optional

• LangChain
• LangGraph
• LlamaIndex

About the project

We are looking for a Lead Cloud Native Developer passionate about building scalable, resilient, and observable cloud-native applications with AI at the core. The ideal candidate combines deep Python expertise with cloud engineering experience, technical leadership, and the ability to design and deliver AI-powered solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of cloud-native solutions using Python, with a focus on scalability, security, performance, and containerization or serverless architectures
• Design architecture and structure of managed database solutions for efficient data handling
• Implement observability through monitoring and logging
• Apply Infrastructure as Code principles to automate cloud infrastructure management and provisioning
• Drive CI/CD practices for rapid and automated application delivery
• Design and build AI-integrated solutions, including LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI agents
• Mentor team members and conduct code reviews to maintain engineering standards

Our requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong emphasis on Python
• At least 1 year of relevant technical leadership experience
• Proven experience designing scalable and robust web architecture with an understanding of cost-effectiveness
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native principles and hands-on experience with cloud services, including containerization and serverless computing
• Deep Experience with cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Hands-on experience implementing application monitoring and logging
• Practical AI knowledge across two dimensions: leveraging AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) to accelerate delivery, and experience building AI-integrated solutions (LLM APIs, RAG pipelines, AI agents, or integrations with OpenAI / Azure OpenAI)
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Optional

• Cloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with AI/LLM frameworks and tooling: LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, vector stores (Azure AI Search, pgvector, Pinecone)
• Familiarity with AI orchestration patterns: multi-agent systems, evaluator-optimizer loops, retrieval-augmented generation
• Knowledge of advanced cloud-native architectures

What we offer

We gather like-minded people:

• Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization

• Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture

• Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

• Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

• Career development programs

• Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs

• Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)

• English classes

We cover it all:

• Stable pay

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount

• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

• Referral bonuses up to $2,000

• Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more

• Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

• Benefits listed above are available to employees only

• We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually

• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

This is how we work on a project

• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration
• DevOps

Development opportunities we offer

• conferences in Poland
• development budget
• external training
• industry-specific e-learning platforms
• intracompany training
• mentoring
• soft skills training
• space for experimenting
• substantive support from technological leaders
• support of IT events
• technical knowledge exchange within the company

Benefits

• private medical care
• life insurance
• flexible working time
• fruits
• integration events
• retirement pension plan
• no dress code
• video games at work
• coffee / tea
• parking space for employees
• leisure zone
• employee referral program
• charity initiatives

Recruitment stages

• Recruiter Interview (30 min)
• Technical Interview (90 min)
• Manager Interview (60 min)
• Meeting with the Project Team or Client (60 min, optional)
• Welcome Aboard!

EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o.

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.

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