Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team focused on developing AI agents, along with the backend and frontend for related applications. With 20+ agents launched, we accelerate innovation across critical industries. You'll work in a high-impact, high-autonomy environment, taking projects from concept to production.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and domain experts to understand requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes
• Design and implement backend, full-stack applications, AI agents, and platform components, supporting rapid development and deployment of GenAI use cases
• Support delivery of solutions across the lifecycle — from prototyping through production rollout and iteration — ensuring reliability and usability in real-world environments
• Apply current LLM patterns such as RAG, retrieval, routing, tool-use, agent workflows, and evaluation approaches to deliver reliable and efficient AI systems
• Build and maintain developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and observability practices to support safe, fast, and stable iteration
• Follow strong engineering practices, including modularity, maintainability, and production readiness, while applying secure SDLC and privacy-by-design standards
• Contribute as a hands-on engineer within the team, supporting implementation, collaborating with peers, and helping resolve technical challenges
• Document and share learnings from implementations to contribute to team knowledge and incremental improvements in delivery practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience contributing to delivery of production systems
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Strong full-stack development skills with working knowledge of backend and frontend development
• Background in building AI agents using TypeScript, .NET, or Go
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a proven track record delivering secure, reliable, cloud-native systems
• Exposure to AI/LLM-based solutions (e.g., using APIs or basic RAG patterns) in practical implementations
• Basic knowledge or exposure to at least one business domain
• Capability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, and MCP, along with vector/RAG systems and OpenSearch
• Expertise in evaluation frameworks and advanced LLM patterns (orchestration, tool use, fine-tuning, model adaptation)
• Exposure to machine learning workflows, including training, deployment, and monitoring
• Understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and observability practices
• Awareness of secure SDLC, privacy considerations, and regulatory or compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA)

We offer

• We connect like-minded people
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • 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 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • 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
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.