[Hiring] Senior Generative AI Python Engineer @EPAM

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer with hands-on Generative AI experience to join one of seven agile teams within a large-scale enterprise search technologies project. The project focuses on developing and supporting enterprise search products powered by Coveo, ElasticSearch, and OpenSearch.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Requirements

• Nice to have:
• 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