Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
EPAM is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Java Discipline Organization and lead ongoing engagements while growing and developing a mid-sized engineering organization. In this role, you will help global clients build enterprise-level systems, products, and AI-driven solutions that streamline business processes, increase efficiency, and enable people to focus on higher-value, creative work.
Join EPAM's Java Discipline Organization and work with some of the world's leading companies, delivering high-impact solutions, services, and products across Financial Services, Insurance, High Tech, E-commerce, Telecom, Healthcare, and other industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a mid-sized Java engineering organization of 30–50 people
- Hire the right talent at the right time
- Drive staffing, interviewing, and hiring decisions
- Enable talent growth and professional development
- Advance engineering excellence by establishing quality practices and delivery standards
- Build AI capabilities across the team and drive AI adoption in projects and within the organization
- Contribute to organizational growth at the local, regional, and global levels
- Lead AI transformation initiatives within the organization and for strategic clients
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
- Mentor and coach engineers and leaders
- Resolve people management challenges thoughtfully and effectively
- Own delivery from kick-off to go-live and post-production support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
- Communicate project status, priorities, and risks proactively
- Manage project budgets and ensure effective resource allocation
- Prepare work breakdown structures and resource plans
- Lead distributed project teams across locations
- Establish an effective governance model for smooth delivery and decision-making
- Ensure product quality and inspire teams to deliver measurable business value
- Identify opportunities to grow accounts, improve project outcomes, and support new business development
Requirements
- 4–5+ years of engineering or delivery management experience
- Hands-on engineering experience in the Java ecosystem and cloud environments
- Practical AI skills and experience applying AI tools across the software development lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, self-driven mindset and the ability to work with minimal direction
- Excellent communication skills and strong emotional intelligence
- English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate+ (B2+) level or higher
- Fluency in Kazakh language
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional client service
- The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including offshore and onsite teams, Account Managers, and client representatives
- Experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions
- A strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from pre-sales to post-production support
- The ability to manage multi-stream projects or programs
- Proven ability to lead and scale teams of 30+ people while handling people management matters effectively
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with pre-sales activities and solution design
- Project management experience
- Experience with AI solutioning
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with leading global companies
- Career growth and professional development
- Competitive compensation package
- Hybrid work model
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital platforms and large-scale software solutions to Fortune 500 clients. We are committed to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional value to our clients.