Lead Python Developer (Remote)

The selected candidate will be tasked with upgrading and securing our Python environment and managing and advancing Python tools and libraries on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the present usage of Python within our organization
• Work together with Enterprise Architecture to define and record the extent of Python applications
• Develop plans to establish a contemporary, secure Python environment featuring packaging and deployment on platforms like Kubernetes, Windows, and Mac
• Collaborate with the Security team regarding Python environment deployment, configuration, and system scans
• Pursue a secure method for handling Python libraries
• Participate in the creation, evaluation, and modification of standards and documentation
• Analyze existing tools and incorporate security scanning tools such as Twistlock, Linting, Coverity, and BlackDuck into Python CI/CD processes
• Oversee Artifactory integration for Python versions and advance scanning approaches for malware in Python libraries
• Create processes and documentation to integrate new libraries into PyPi and new Python versions into the PyEnv repository
• Formulate policies to block Python library downloads from PyPi
• Oversee the open-source approval procedure for Python modules and libraries, including intake and assessment

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a similar role
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Proficiency in CI/CD with a strong background in Grafana and Splunk
• Expertise in Kubernetes and familiarity with PyPy
• Knowledge of Twistlock scanning, Linting, Coverity scanning, and SonarQube specific to Python code
• Experience with BlackDuck integration in CI/CD for Python
• Capability to manage Artifactory integrations and the process of updating Python libraries and versions
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Background in Sonar
• Ability to utilize Twistlock

We offer

• 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
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn