Striving to gain market-oriented knowledge and skills to jumpstart your career in IT? Apply for our Python Specialization Training Program and shape your professional path with EPAM experts.
Job Description
Python is one of the easiest and most flexible programming languages, meant to improve development productivity and code readability. According to the PYPL ranking (Sep 2023), Python is the most popular programming language globally. It is compatible with modern operating systems and has many free built-in libraries. Python finds applications in diverse fields, including web development, data science, machine learning, DevOps and game dev.
Python development training involves choosing a direction from the following 4 different ones: Python.Backend, Python.Lifesciences, Python.DataScience, or Python.etl. Once you are selected for the training program, you will be considered for all directions.
Each of these directions covers the following common topics:
- Python (OOP, Decorators, Lambda, Gil)
- Infra (Git, Docker)
- SQL (PostgreSQL, SQL)
- Amazon (S3, Lambda)
When you decide on your specialization, there will be the following additional topics in your curriculum:
Python.Backend
- SQL (SQLAlchemy)
- Amazon (EC2, Serverless)
- Django\Flask
- Celery
- ElasticSearch
Python.Lifesciences
- SQL (SQLAlchemy)
- Amazon (EC2, Serverless)
- Django\Flask
- AirFlow
- DataBricks
- Pandas
Python.DataScience
- Pandas/Pyspark
- NumPy
- Python.etl
- Pandas/Pyspark
- Kafka
Responsibilities
Python developers are responsible for writing and testing code, debugging programs and connecting applications with third-party web services. Python is commonly used in the following areas:
- Web Development: Python is ideal for small to medium-sized RESTful web apps, facilitating proof of concept (POC) or MVP implementation
- Core Development: Python serves as a powerful tool for implementing business logic and developing rapid, flexible and high-quality solutions
- ETL and Web Scraping: Python boasts a rich array of tools for handling Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and web scraping tasks
- Data Science and Machine Learning: Python’s extensive collection of libraries is widely used in machine learning
- Scripting: Python is preferred for various scripting tasks due to its simplicity and efficiency
Qualifications
- English speaking level from B2 (Upper-Intermediate) and higher
- Analytical thinking
- General computer science knowledge
- Understanding of object-oriented principles and design patterns
- Understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Strong Python Core knowledge
- SQL Syntax basics
- Ability to work with self-study materials and meet deadlines
Nice to have:
- Resourcefulness in solving non-standard tasks
- Understanding relational database theory and knowledge of SQL Syntax
- Basic understanding of Cloud (AWS or Azure) technology
Privileges
- Part-time job with education within an IT company. As a leading software engineering company, we will help you explore emerging technologies and best practices, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge that the current market seeks.
- Top-notch learning materials. Our curriculum is designed by specialists with extensive project experience and validated in hundreds of training runs.
- Practice-oriented approach. This comprehensive program focuses on providing you with hands-on experience and practical application of the concepts learned.
- Deep dive into the specialization. Our graduates become highly skilled specialists ready to face complex technical challenges and work with the world's leading customers.
- Support from experienced mentors. We will guide you at advanced training stages, covering your questions and sharing feedback on assigned tasks.
Recruitment Steps
- Register on our training platform. Once you fill in all the required fields, you will find the confirmation with more details in your mailbox or notifications tab.
- Take an English test available in your profile. You should complete it within 5 days after your registration and reach the B1 (Intermediate) level result to proceed.
- Pass a preliminary technical test. You should take it within 2 weeks by accessing the "My applications" section after logging in on our website.
- Receive an invitation to the general and technical interviews. We will send it via your profile's email right after the successful test completion and your application review. In addition, you will get recommendations on how to prepare for the interview.
