Lead Full-stack Developer (JS)

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.

We are looking for a Lead Full-stack Developer (JS) to steer full-stack JavaScript engineering and help shape our web solutions. You will lead the team through architecture, code reviews, and delivery, ensuring ReactJS and Node.js systems perform well and scale—apply now.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of scalable web applications across the stack
• Steer implementation of modern JavaScript solutions on client and server
• Integrate frontend and backend components to ensure smooth end-to-end flows
• Develop team capability through mentoring and ongoing support
• Align with stakeholders to define technical requirements and project goals
• Evaluate code through reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and performance
• Tune application speed and responsiveness for better user experience
• Organize deployment processes and manage build tools for efficient delivery
• Investigate and fix complex issues across the development lifecycle
• Follow industry trends and recommend best practices to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in professional software engineering roles
• 1 year of experience leading and managing development teams
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript for frontend development
• Expert knowledge of TypeScript for robust and maintainable applications
• Deep expertise in ReactJS for dynamic and interactive user interfaces
• Advanced HTML and CSS skills for responsive and accessible web layouts
• Strong unit testing experience to ensure code reliability and maintainability
• Advanced experience with Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt to optimize development workflows
• Expert proficiency in Node.js for backend application development
• Advanced understanding of databases for efficient data management and integration
• Intermediate experience with Express, NestJS, Koa, or Meteor for scalable server-side solutions
• Expert knowledge of Redux or Flux for predictable state handling
• Fluent English communication skills, written and spoken, at B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

• Cloud platform experience for deploying and scaling web applications
• Docker familiarity for consistent containerized environments
• GraphQL knowledge for efficient data querying and manipulation
• CI/CD pipeline exposure to automate testing and deployment
• Interest in mentoring junior developers and supporting team development

We offer

• 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