We are looking for a **Lead Software Engineer** with exceptional skills to design, develop, and lead advanced AI\-powered and agent\-driven systems. This role focuses on leveraging state\-of\-the\-art LLM tools, guiding team members, and defining the technical vision for groundbreaking projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Lead the design and development of AI\-powered software components while enhancing the existing codebase and architecture * Provide direction to team members by taking ownership of significant development tasks * Break down feature requirements into detailed technical designs with accurate time estimations * Collaborate across internal teams and with external stakeholders to meet project objectives * Maintain code quality through peer reviews and adherence to version control best practices * Uphold coding standards, established workflows, and UI/UX principles while recommending enhancements * Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to testing * Address and resolve technical challenges in staging and production environments * Debug and test new features to ensure system stability and accuracy * Leverage external tools and emerging technologies, including cutting\-edge AI/ML and advanced LLM integrations * Set up and maintain software components and containerized infrastructure * Develop robust unit, integration, and other automated tests for new implementations **Requirements** * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent professional experience * 5\+ years of hands\-on software engineering experience using Python in production * 2\+ years of demonstrated experience building AI solutions with LLMs or agent\-driven systems * Knowledge of backend tools including Python; familiarity with Java, .NET, or Node.js is advantageous * Proficiency in frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS/LESS, JavaScript, and TypeScript * Skills in managing SQL databases; experience with NoSQL systems is a plus * Understanding of AI technologies: LLM APIs, agent\-driven methodologies (e.g., LangChain, crewAI), prompt engineering, tool usage with LLMs, RAG frameworks, embeddings, and vector stores * Expertise in programming concepts including OOP principles and core LLM mechanics (inference, context engineering) * Familiarity with version control systems like Git; familiarity with Gitflow is advantageous * Capability to manage tasks independently and lead development initiatives at a technical level * Flexibility to adapt to new technologies, stacks, or tools as required * Containerization expertise with tools such as Docker; experience with Kubernetes or Helm is advantageous **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* 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.