Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Python Engineer with hands-on Generative AI experience to join their agile teams within a large-scale enterprise search technologies project. The role involves designing and developing backend services, optimizing search solutions, and implementing Generative AI capabilities in search products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and features using Python
• Work with search engines (OpenSearch, Coveo) to build and optimize search solutions
• Implement and improve Generative AI and RAG-based capabilities within search products
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members across EPAM, client, and vendor organizations
• Mentor front-end engineers transitioning to full-stack development with a Python focus
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes
• Proactively identify technical improvements, propose solutions, and drive their implementation

Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Python as a primary development language
• General understanding of search systems and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture
• Familiarity with OpenSearch and/or Coveo platforms
• Hands-on Generative AI experience — working with AI tools and technologies daily
• Experience working within development teams and following SDLC practices
• Proactive mindset with the ability to mentor team members (especially front-end engineers transitioning to full-stack)
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)
• B2+ English level (written and spoken)
• Experience with Node.js
• Deep OpenSearch expertise (indexing, query tuning, cluster management)
• Coveo platform expertise (connectors, pipelines, relevance tuning)
• Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) development
• Familiarity with agentic workflows and autonomous AI systems
• Experience with hyperscaler cloud platforms
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) deployments and orchestration

Benefits

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

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