Lead Java AI Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java AI Engineer to take ownership of a vertical slice of an AI-driven platform, ensuring seamless development, implementation, and optimization of AI-influenced features, workflows, and systems. This role requires a hands-on approach, an AI-first mindset, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a feature set or product area, managing development from design to delivery
• Work within the shared .claude/ environment, maintaining settings, skills, agents, and memory structures
• Update and manage CLAUDE.md as the central project reference point
• Contribute to TASKS.md to support iterative workflows and agile development
• Enhance project-level AI skills such as /commit, /wrap, /merge-to-main, and /review
• Extend agent memory capacity while adhering to design limits
• Design and implement backend and frontend features and functionality
• Build APIs, pipelines, and environments that align with architectural standards
• Ensure consistency and quality in system architecture and design principles
• Drive the creation of production-ready code using AI-enabled review tools
• Optimize development processes and workflows with AI-assisted technologies

Requirements

• Strong software engineering background with 5+ years of relevant experience
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure, Git branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of AI-first development practices and AI agent frameworks, MCP, model-context tools
• Proficiency in designing, implementing, and delivering fully owned vertical product slices
• Competency in clean code principles, scalable architecture, and system optimization
• Skills in gen AI-assisted development, prompt engineering, and workflow customization
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Background in AI architecture
• Familiarity with advanced AI integrations and frameworks
• Capability to innovate AI-enriched platform features independently

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 EPAM's internal learning database
• 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)

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.

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 Georgia