Chief Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Software Engineer to join our Engineering Effectiveness team.

This role is centered on integrating AI-powered developer tools to streamline workflows and enhance engineering productivity. You will work closely with multiple teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for tasks such as code comprehension, automated documentation, and testing, while spearheading the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to implement AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Windsurf, and similar IDEs into development workflows
• Build and manage AI-driven solutions for tasks including code comprehension, automated documentation, and test generation
• Partner with engineering teams to identify bottlenecks in development workflows and implement effective solutions
• Contribute to backend development with occasional full-stack involvement using technologies like Java, Kotlin, Go, TypeScript, React, and Next.js
• Enhance shared tools, APIs, CLI utilities, and automation pipelines integrated with systems such as Active Directory, ServiceNow, Snowflake, and Kafka
• Develop and deploy AI-enabled solutions from proof-of-concept to production, serving as a technical liaison for product and platform teams
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to utilize AWS services (EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS), Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
• Promote secure coding standards, implement automated testing, and support continuous delivery to uphold engineering excellence
• Provide feedback and innovative ideas to improve the adoption and effectiveness of AI tools and engineering practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in distributed and cloud-native systems
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leadership and team management roles
• Experience in at least 2 full-cycle projects or participation in multiple projects across various development lifecycle phases
• Proficiency in Java and familiarity with TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Windsurf, or similar IDEs
• Proven track record of modernizing legacy systems using Generative AI for tasks such as refactoring, cloud migrations, or breaking down monolithic architectures
• In-depth understanding of AWS cloud services or comparable platforms like GCP or Azure
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Knowledge of event-driven systems and tools such as Kafka or SQS
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment focused on AI-driven strategies
• Dedication to engineering best practices, including TDD, BDD, DDD, and Clean Architecture principles
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and spoken, at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Advanced skills in prompt engineering for AI tools
• Full-stack development experience, including frontend frameworks like React and Next.js
• Familiarity with additional AI tools such as Cognition Devin or Claude Code
• Exposure to developer enablement platforms and internal tools like Backstage or CLI utilities
• Experience with observability solutions such as OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Splunk, or Prometheus

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn