Lead Software Engineer - Java

EPAM Systems

We are looking for a Lead Developer to support AI adoption activities using GitHub Copilot across customer teams. The role involves coaching developers on effective GitHub Copilot usage, helping teams improve development efficiency, supporting onboarding/adoption activities, and enabling AI-assisted development best practices.

Responsibilities

Coach and guide development teams on the effective use of GitHub Copilot
Help developers leverage AI-assisted coding for code generation, code optimization, documentation, and unit testing
Understand team development workflows and recommend Copilot best practices
Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops
Collect adoption metrics, feedback, and improvement opportunities from teams
Prepare user guidance, process documentation, and best-practice documents
Coordinate with Scrum and support teams for issue resolution and enablement activities
Participate in client-facing discussions, status meetings, and adoption reviews

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software development
1+ years of team leading experience
Hands-on proficiency in Java 8+
Expertise in Microservices, REST API, and System Design
Knowledge of Gen AI fundamentals and Prompt Engineering
Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools
Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and developer workflows
Competency in communication, coaching, and stakeholder management
Strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to work with cross-functional and client-facing teams
Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

Experience with Python, Angular, or other modern development languages and frameworks
Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Exposure to AI/GenAI tools and developer productivity solutions
Background in platform adoption or support activities