We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer with hands-on Generative AI experience to join one of seven agile teams within a large-scale enterprise search technologies project.

The project focuses on developing and supporting enterprise search products powered by Coveo, ElasticSearch, and OpenSearch. Our teams build and enhance solutions, including corporate search platforms, website search capabilities, and AI-powered search features integrated into client products.

The project brings together approximately 85 professionals from EPAM, the client, and other vendors, organized into seven agile streams. Each team operates with its own Product Owner and Scrum Master, following Kanban or Scrum methodology, and focuses on a dedicated product area.

This is an opportunity to develop deep expertise in search technologies, RAG architectures, and AI-powered engineering — while working on products with real-world enterprise impact at scale.

_Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

_Responsibilities

Design and develop backend services and features using Python
Work with search engines (OpenSearch, Coveo) to build and optimize search solutions
Implement and improve Generative AI and RAG-based capabilities within search products
Collaborate with cross-functional team members across EPAM, client, and vendor organizations
Mentor front-end engineers transitioning to full-stack development with a Python focus
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes
Proactively identify technical improvements, propose solutions, and drive their implementation

Requirements

3+ years of experience with Python as a primary development language
General understanding of search systems and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture
Familiarity with OpenSearch and/or Coveo platforms
Hands-on Generative AI experience — working with AI tools and technologies daily
Experience working within development teams and following SDLC practices
Proactive mindset with the ability to mentor team members (especially front-end engineers transitioning to full-stack)
Experience in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)
B2+ English level (written and spoken)

Nice to have

Experience with Node.js
Deep OpenSearch expertise (indexing, query tuning, cluster management)
Coveo platform expertise (connectors, pipelines, relevance tuning)
Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) development
Familiarity with agentic workflows and autonomous AI systems
Experience with hyperscaler cloud platforms
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) deployments and orchestration

We offer

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
We cover it all
Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
Comprehensive medical & family care package
Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

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.