Senior Software Engineering Manager (Python)

Remote in Brazil,

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Brazil

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineering Manager skilled in Python to lead our engineering team in developing a next-generation AI-powered financial assistant platform.

This is an opportunity to shape innovative solutions in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment while working with cutting-edge technologies and highly competent professionals.

Responsibilities

Lead a highly skilled team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions for AI-powered financial assistance
Collaborate closely with the Product Team to align development efforts with business objectives
Ensure high-quality system design and implementation by driving technical excellence and maintaining quality standards
Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to team members, fostering professional growth
Define tasks at a high level, gather detailed requirements, and ensure successful execution of development initiatives
Influence and shape the technical direction of the platform with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability
Oversee the adoption and implementation of necessary frameworks, tools, and technologies for project success
Enable the team to integrate AI/ML capabilities as part of financial assistant workflows where appropriate
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless delivery in a startup-like environment
Retain focus on minimal formality while fostering autonomy and self-governance within the team

Requirements

Python, FastAPI, and AWS with 10+ years of hands-on experience (or similar stack, with willingness to learn Python)
Kubernetes and Terraform expertise to deploy and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure
Strong self-governance and ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable system designs and implementations
Familiarity with front-end technologies like React, Next.js, and Node.js would be a strong advantage
Background in working in dynamic, rapidly evolving environments with minimal supervision
High standards for system reliability, code quality, and maintainability
Proven ability to work with cutting-edge technologies, cloud-native tools, and modern frameworks
Capability to adopt new programming languages and technologies as projects evolve

Nice to have

Skills in front-end frameworks such as React, JavaScript, and Next.js
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their practical integration into applications
Experience with building and deploying large language models or other AI tools in production systems
Showcase of strong experience across both back-end and front-end development environments

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
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