Chief Forward Deployed Engineer

EPAM is a leading global 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 business stakeholders using accessible, jargon-free language

Pivot readily in response to changing demands and client requirements without losing project momentum

Requirements

Seven-plus years of practical, applicable experience in the software engineering field

At least 2 years spent directing and overseeing engineering teams

Verified capability across the full stack, pairing .NET (C#) for backend work with Angular for frontend development

Real-world experience rolling out and maintaining applications hosted on AWS

Regular, hands-on daily engagement with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding platforms integrated into standard development practices

Demonstrated skill in engaging with business audiences, gathering requirements, and running agile delivery independently, without leaning on BA or Scrum Master roles

Sharp abilities in debugging, auditing code, and securing applications, applied toward scrutinizing and polishing AI-produced code prior to release

Capable communicator with English proficiency at C1 level or beyond, able to grasp business needs and convert them into agent-based architectural designs

Nice to have

Exposure to Azure DevOps for overseeing project pipelines, monitoring tasks, and enabling continuous integration and deployment processes

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

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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