Chief Forward Deployed Engineer

We're seeking a Chief Forward Deployed Engineer who will function as a self-directed technical leader working closely with business stakeholders. Rather than relying on a Business Analyst or Scrum Master, you'll engage directly with clients to shape requirements and ship software ready for production use. Speed and end-to-end ownership define this role, which means weaving GitHub Copilot and other AI-driven tools into the fabric of your everyday coding practice. Responsibilities Act as the go-to technical contact for clients from project kickoff through completion Convert broad business objectives into concrete technical strategies and step-by-step delivery plans Take full responsibility for guiding projects from the earliest idea stage all the way to production launch Exercise independent judgment when selecting architecture, tools, and implementation methods, operating with limited supervision Work in tandem with various teams across the organization to keep technical work and business objectives moving in sync Spot possible obstacles or risks ahead of time and craft workarounds to keep timelines intact Coach and develop fellow engineers to elevate the team's technical capability and output Regularly fine-tune internal processes and methods to speed up delivery while preserving high standards Communicate project status, key technical choices, and results to business stakeholders using accessible, jargon-free language Pivot readily in response to changing demands and client requirements without losing project momentum Requirements Seven-plus years of practical, applicable experience in the software engineering field At least 2 years spent directing and overseeing engineering teams Verified capability across the full stack, pairing .NET (C#) for backend work with Angular for frontend development Real-world experience rolling out and maintaining applications hosted on AWS Regular, hands-on daily engagement with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding platforms integrated into standard development practices Demonstrated skill in engaging with business audiences, gathering requirements, and running agile delivery independently, without leaning on BA or Scrum Master roles Sharp abilities in debugging, auditing code, and securing applications, applied toward scrutinizing and polishing AI-produced code prior to release Capable communicator with English proficiency at C1 level or beyond, able to grasp business needs and convert them into agent-based architectural designs Nice to have Exposure to Azure DevOps for overseeing project pipelines, monitoring tasks, and enabling continuous integration and deployment processes 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 EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.