Lead Cloud Native Developer (Python & AI/LLM)

We are looking for a Lead Cloud Native Developer who is ready to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI-integrated solutions and make them scalable through the cloud-native nature of their architecture. If you possess deep Python expertise, cloud engineering experience, technical leadership, and understanding of AI-powered workflows, there is a chance you are the perfect candidate for the role. You are not only going to use AI during the development phase but also generate business value by putting AI into the core of the architecture itself. Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office. Responsibilities Lead the design, establish workflows, scale the solution into cloudsDesign architecture, make it robust, efficient and observableAutomate every step possible using IaC and AIDrive CI/CD workflow for regular automated application deliveryShare your knowledge, contribute to community through mentoring your team members, participating in AI-focused events, and in general being a role-model for other developers. The ultimate goal for us is to design and build AI-integrated solutions, including but not limited to LLM-based applications, RAG pipelines, and AI agents Requirements 5+ years in software development (Python)1+ year of technical leadership experienceProven track record of designing cloud-scalable web architecture with a cost-effectiveness in mindStrong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP)Hands-on AI experience both in leveraging AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and building AI-integrated solutions (LLM APIs, RAG pipelines, AI agents, or integrations with OpenAI / Azure OpenAI)Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2+) Nice to have Cloud platform certificationsExperience with AI/LLM frameworks and tooling: LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, vector stores (Azure AI Search, pgvector, Pinecone)Familiarity with AI orchestration patterns: multi-agent systems, evaluator-optimizer loops, RAGKnowledge of advanced cloud-native architectures We offer Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.World-Class Clients: Work closely with 340+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more. Salary range €4.5K-€6.3K gross, based on your experience and interview results. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.