[Remote] Senior Generative AI Python Engineer
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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