Software Engineering Manager (Python)

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager with a strong Python background to lead, manage, and grow our engineering team.

This is a people-first leadership role. Your primary focus will be managing people, building a strong team, developing engineers, and supporting their professional growth. Your technical expertise is essential, but your ability to lead people, foster collaboration, and help engineers reach their full potential is equally important.

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate engineers. Create personal development plans and career paths for them

• Build a positive working environment and keep the team engaged

• Plan resources for new and existing projects. Define hiring needs, recruit new people and set up a strong onboarding process

• Develop the Python competency: define the required skills and technologies and organize training through EPAM L&D

• Build long-term relationships with clients, manage their expectations and take full responsibility for delivery

• Plan project schedules, set team priorities and make sure issues and defects are resolved on time

• Work with developers on requirements, review deliverables and uphold engineering standards (corporate and project-specific)

• Take part in solution design and make sure it meets business, financial and schedule goals

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with Python

• Knowledge of and practical experience with AI-assisted development tools and AI solution engineering

• Proven experience managing a team of 5+ people and solving people management questions

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Good knowledge of project management and software engineering practices

• English level B2 or higher, spoken and written

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud solutions, AWS…