Lead AI Engineer with Node.js, TypeScript

We are looking for a hands-on Lead AI Engineer with Node.js and TypeScript expertise to help develop an AI-powered Risk Map solution. Working closely with the Solution Architect and an engineering team, you will create an AI-enabled risk assessment system, helping decrease manual effort required from ~30 hours down to ~8 hours per assessment. The scope of the project will require advanced AI-enabled engineering techniques (i.e., spec-driven development) and modern tools (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) to deliver on time and within budget. This role is ideal for an engineer who has experience with real production delivery with AI tools and enjoys working with LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and enterprise AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of 3-4 engineers in building the system according to architecture and scope defined in Discovery phase
• Improve prompt quality, AI workflows, and overall solution performance
• Improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of AI-generated outputs
• Implement new AI capabilities following the solution architecture
• Support the integration of AI capabilities into the existing platform
• Collaborate closely with the AI Architect and Lead Engineer
• Participate in testing, validation, and continuous improvement of AI solutions
• Troubleshoot AI-related issues and recommend improvements
• Document implementation details and technical recommendations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an AI Engineer or Software Engineer working with AI solutions
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
• Expertise in LLM and Generative AI
• Practical experience with Prompt Engineering
• Experience working with Claude or similar enterprise LLM platforms
• Familiarity with Claude Skills or similar reusable AI capability frameworks
• Understanding of AI evaluation, prompt optimization, and AI quality improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Skills in Python
• Experience with AWS cloud services and Amazon Bedrock
• Experience integrating AI solutions into enterprise applications
• Experience with AI guardrails, structured outputs, and evaluation techniques
• Background in insurance, risk management, financial services, or enterprise automation

We offer

CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

• Diversity of tasks and projects
• Assessment center for objective review of competency level
• Personal development plan
• Mentoring programs and leadership development
• Certification and professional development support 
• Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses
• English courses taught by certified teachers

CORPORATE BENEFITS

• Extra leave days
• Referral bonuses

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive compensation paid in USD
• Regular salary and performance reviews

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

• Private health insurance
• Well-being events

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Recreation areas and kitchens
• Tea, coffee and snacks
• Sports equipment and game consoles
• IT Equipment
• Microsoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP)

Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English.

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

Remote in Türkiye