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 or Azure preferred

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers 
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Medical & family care package   
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.