Lead Cloud Native Developer (Python & AI)
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The project focuses on building scalable, resilient and observable cloud-native applications with AI at the core, emphasizing LLM, RAG and AI agents. Required is deep Python expertise and cloud platform experience (Azure/AWS/GCP), containerization and serverless architectures. Responsibilities include designing and deploying cloud solutions, managed database design, implementing observability, IaC, CI/CD, building AI-integrated solutions and mentoring with code reviews. Offered: stable pay, benefits (incl. private medical care, employee stock purchase plan), training and certifications, hybrid work and remote work within Poland.

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Lead Cloud Native Developer (Python & AI)

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

from: 22 September 2026
to: 22 October 2026
salary not specifiedB2B contract (full-time)
salary not specifiedcontract of employment
Offer parameters
level:senior • expert
working mode:remote
Kraków, Grzegórzki
Kraków, GrzegórzkiFabryczna 1AView on map

Requirements

Expected technologies

Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
GitHub Copilot
Cursor

Optional technologies

LangChain
LangGraph
LlamaIndex

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

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

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.

This is how we work on a project

  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration
  • DevOps

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
  • 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

    • 1.
      Recruiter Interview (30 min)
    • 2.
      Technical Interview (90 min)
    • 3.
      Manager Interview (60 min)
    • 4.
      Meeting with the Project Team or Client (60 min, optional)
    • 5.
      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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