EPAM is a leading general provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We're seeking a Chief Forward Deployed Engineer who will function as a self-directed technical leader working closely with business stakeholders. Rather than relying on a Business Analyst or Scrum Master, you'll engage directly with clients to shape requirements and ship software ready for production use. Speed and end-to-end ownership define this role, which means weaving GitHub Copilot and other AI-driven tools into the fabric of your everyday coding practice.
Responsibilities
- Act as the go-to technical contact for clients from project kickoff through completion
- Convert broad business objectives into concrete technical strategies and step-by-step delivery plans
- Take full responsibility for guiding projects from the earliest idea stage all the way to production launch
- Exercise independent judgment when selecting architecture, tools, and implementation methods, operating with limited supervision
- Work in tandem with various teams across the organization to keep technical work and business objectives moving in sync
- Spot possible obstacles or risks ahead of time and craft workarounds to keep timelines intact
- Coach and develop fellow engineers to elevate the team's technical capability and output
- Regularly fine-tune internal processes and methods to speed up delivery while preserving high standards
- Communicate project status, key technical choices, and results to busin