Senior Python Developer with Azure experience

Are you driven by a passion for advancing technology within the banking industry and dedicated to combating financial crime? If so, we are looking for someone just like you to join us in Zürich in a position that requires a mix of remote and on-site work in a hybrid model.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop and deploy robust, scalable and AI-driven applications on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions leveraging Python, Azure services and AI technologies to meet business objectives.

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Responsibilities

• Develop, test and deploy high-performance Python-based applications using Microsoft Azure services
• Integrate AI/ML models into applications to enhance functionality and deliver intelligent features
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure services including Azure Functions, Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Cognitive Services
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability and security within the Azure environment
• Work closely with other Python/Java engineers, DevOps teams and product managers to define requirements and architect solutions
• Contribute to technical design discussions and code reviews
• Develop pipelines for data ingestion, processing and transformation using Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks and Python libraries
• Ensure secure handling and processing of sensitive data
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in production and development environments
• Continuously monitor application performance and implement improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Python development with a solid understanding of frameworks such as Django, Flask and evolving technologies
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure
• Ability to collaborate in a medium-sized team of 6 to 10 members with diverse skills
• Strong communication skills to interact with client managers and the development team
• Tech-savvy and passionate about exploring new technologies and innovations
• Fluent English skills are a must, German language skills are a significant advantage

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks
• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies
• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• - Swiss nationals
• - EU/EFTA nationals
• - Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• - Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits