Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a highly autonomous Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to partner directly with business stakeholders, define requirements, and deliver production-ready software using AI assistants. Highlights: 1. Operate as a highly autonomous, business-facing technical lead 2. Deeply integrate AI assistants into the daily development cycle 3. Own the full delivery process from initial concept to live deployment We're looking for a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, candidate will operate as a highly autonomous, business\-facing technical lead. You will partner directly with business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver production\-ready software without the support of a Business Analyst (BA) or Scrum Master. To achieve this high\-speed, end\-to\-end delivery, you will deeply integrate GitHub Copilot and other AI assistants into your daily development cycle. **Responsibilities** * Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the engagement lifecycle * Translate high\-level business goals into clear, actionable technical plans and execution roadmaps * Own the full delivery process from initial concept through to live deployment * Make independent decisions on architecture, tooling, and implementation approach with minimal oversight * Coordinate closely with cross\-functional teams to ensure smooth alignment between technical and business goals * Identify potential risks or roadblocks early and proactively develop solutions to keep projects on track * Mentor and guide team members to raise overall engineering quality and efficiency * Continuously refine internal workflows and processes to accelerate delivery speed without sacrificing quality * Present progress updates, technical decisions, and outcomes directly to business stakeholders in clear, non\-technical terms * Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving client needs while maintaining project momentum **Requirements** * At least 5 years of relevant hands\-on experience in software engineering * A minimum of one year of experience leading and managing engineering teams * Demonstrated full\-stack expertise combining .NET (C\#) on the backend with Angular on the frontend * Practical experience deploying and managing applications on AWS infrastructure * Consistent, daily use of GitHub Copilot or comparable AI\-powered coding assistants as part of the regular development workflow * Strong track record in business communication, requirements gathering, and independently managing agile delivery processes without dedicated BA or Scrum Master support * Excellent debugging, code review, and security auditing skills to critically assess and refine AI\-generated code before production use * Solid communication abilities with English fluency at a C1 level or above, enabling clear understanding of business needs and their translation into agentic architectures **Nice to have** * Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing project workflows, tracking work items, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines **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