ai engineer with java 17

EPAM is a 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, it helps clients become AI-Native enterprises and drive measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

• Deliver hands-on technical leadership of a delivery squad while actively writing code
• Own end-to-end architecture within the squad and lead architecture discussions with client architects
• Drive specification quality, enforce engineering standards, and remain accountable for delivery quality and governance
• Apply AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor daily to generate, refactor, test, and review code, targeting 60%+ AI-assisted code output
• Configure MCP servers, implement multi-agent patterns, and set up AI/LLM gateways to manage routing, cost, limits, and fallbacks
• Use AI to assess agent output quality and continuously refine delivery practices
• Coach engineers on prompts, context management, and skill files; review and approve skill-file contributions
• Step into full-stack or mobile roles as needed to support squad delivery
• Present progress, architecture, and AI adoption outcomes to senior leadership
• Mentor teams on AI adoption and champion AI-native ways of working across the delivery organisation

• 12–15 Years of overall engineering experience, including 3+ years leading AI-assisted delivery teams
• Proven record of leading delivery in a regulated sector
• References available
• Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3.x experience
• Frontend development expertise with React, TypeScript, and component design
• Responsive UI development and Figma-to-code workflow experience
• REST and event-driven APIs, OAuth2/OIDC, and PostgreSQL skills
• Messaging platform experience, including Kafka and IBM MQ
• Ability to own service pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes/OpenShift
• GitOps and automated testing qualifications
• Led at least one programme where AI-assisted delivery was the primary engineering model, not a pilot
• Familiarity with MCP server configuration, multi-agent patterns, and AI/LLM gateway configuration
• Ability to mentor teams on AI adoption and work across Agile and project delivery modes
• English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
• Будет плюсом: Financial services experience

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within EPAM offices in 55+ countries
• 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
• Discounts at local language schools, including online Kazakh courses
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for participation in the referral program
• Medical and family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package including sports activities and discounts at stores and services
• Housing support program with preferential mortgage access through an Otbasy Bank partnership