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
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Act as the go-to technical contact for clients from project kickoff through completion
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Convert broad business objectives into concrete technical strategies and step-by-step delivery plans
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Take full responsibility for guiding projects from the earliest idea stage all the way to production launch
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Exercise independent judgment when selecting architecture, tools, and implementation methods, operating with limited supervision
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Work in tandem with various teams across the organization to keep technical work and business objectives moving in sync
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Spot possible obstacles or risks ahead of time and craft workarounds to keep timelines intact
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Coach and develop fellow engineers to elevate the team's technical capability and output
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Regularly fine-tune internal processes and methods to speed up delivery while preserving high standards
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Communicate project status, key technical choices, and results to business stakeholders using accessible, jargon-free language
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Pivot readily in response to changing demands and client requirements without losing project momentum
Requirements
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Seven-plus years of practical, applicable experience in the software engineering field
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At least 2 years spent directing and overseeing engineering teams
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Verified capability across the full stack, pairing .NET (C#) for backend work with Angular for frontend development
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Real-world experience rolling out and maintaining applications hosted on AWS
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Regular, hands-on daily engagement with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding platforms integrated into standard development practices
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Demonstrated skill in engaging with business audiences, gathering requirements, and running agile delivery independently, without leaning on BA or Scrum Master roles
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Sharp abilities in debugging, auditing code, and securing applications, applied toward scrutinizing and polishing AI-produced code prior to release
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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
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Exposure to Azure DevOps for overseeing project pipelines, monitoring tasks, and enabling continuous integration and deployment processes
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
