Lead Software Engineer - Java with GEN AI
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About the Position
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Gen AI to enhance development efficiency using GitHub Copilot. 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
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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 companies.
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