Lead AI-Enabled Software Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.

Newtown, PA, United States

about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, Spanish

Job source

arc.dev

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Cloud Computing Code Review Github Open Web Application Security Systems Development Life Cycle Secure Coding Software Engineering Datadog Delivery Pipeline

+5 more

Test Scripts Information Technology New Relic (SaaS) Static Application Security Testing Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

Lead reviews of AI-drafted code to validate correctness, security, performance, maintainability, and architectural alignment
Build production-grade software with AI coding agents used as primary authoring tools
Implement automated tests (unit, integration, contract, end-to-end) within the delivery pipeline
Instrument services for observability using logs, metrics, and traces feeding into Cox’s existing platforms
Improve code health by refactoring AI-generated artifacts, removing duplication, and enforcing conventions
Create and refine review heuristics, reusable patterns, and anti-patterns for the pod’s context packs
Collaborate with the other engineer and the Architect to solve complex technical problems
Contribute to continuous WoW refinement and support quality metric reporting

Requirements

Proven software engineering background with 5+ years of professional experience
Hands-on daily use of AI coding agents with a strong record of senior-level code reviews in production teams
Deep expertise in automated testing across unit, integration, and e2e levels
Solid familiarity with secure coding practices, including OWASP Top 10 and SAST/DAST workflows
Cloud-native development skills, preferably AWS
Advanced knowledge of Claude Code, Specification Driven Development (SDD), and Testing in SDLC
Demonstrated proficiency in Test Procedures and Test Reports preparation
Bilingual communication skills: English (working proficiency) and Spanish
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to have

Security engineering background or certifications such as CSSLP or OSCP
Claude Certified Architect (CCA)
Experience with observability platforms such as OpenTelemetry, Datadog, or New Relic
Contributions to engineering quality tooling, including GitHub Spec Kit
Previous tech-lead or staff-engineer experience on a small team

Benefits & conditions

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

About the company

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.