Lead AI Agent Developer

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead AI Agent Developer to design, build, and operationalize production-grade AI agents using Python and Azure AI Foundry. You will work alongside architects and data teams to take solutions from prototype to scalable, reliable production.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production-grade AI agents and multi-agent workflows for enterprise use cases
• Integrate and operationalize AI/ML models and agent workflows into scalable production systems
• Implement orchestration using Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, and/or Strands SDK
• Implement RAG, grounding, and prompt optimization to improve response quality and reduce hallucinations
• Integrate agents with internal and external systems via APIs and connectors
• Design and implement error handling, fallback flows, and escalation paths
• Perform testing and evaluation of agents and automation workflows
• Collaborate with architects and data teams to translate requirements into deployable AI solutions
• Support deployment, CI/CD, and release management (Azure DevOps)
• Monitor and continuously improve agent performance, reliability, and cost efficiency

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python development for AI/agent solutions, with solid general scripting ability
• Hands-on experience building agents and multi-agent workflows with one or more orchestration frameworks: Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, Strands SDK
• Expertise in Azure AI Foundry for building, deploying, and operating agents at scale (hosted agents, agent service, memory, evaluation)
• Solid understanding of LLM concepts: prompt engineering, RAG, grounding, tool/function calling, hallucination mitigation, and evaluation
• Skills in API integration (REST APIs, JSON, authentication via OAuth2 / API keys)
• Competency in designing agent behavior: state and memory management, tool use, error handling, fallback, and escalation paths
• Capability to collaborate with architects and data engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to Have

• Background in Azure AI Services and the broader Azure stack (Blob Storage, Container Services)
• Experience with multi-cloud agent deployment (e.g., AWS Bedrock via Strands SDK)
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool/connector integration
• Knowledge of LLMOps / MLOps: monitoring, evals, and cost/latency optimization for AI Agents
• Experience with vector databases, retrieval infrastructure for RAG and Docker
• Skills in Microsoft Graph API integration and delivering in enterprise or regulated/validated environments (e.g., GxP), including governance and observability tooling

We Offer

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all: Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

About the Company

We connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact