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Colombia
We are on the lookout for a Chief Software Engineer to enhance our remote workforce. This position is tailored for an experienced engineer who excels in a dynamic, hands-on technical environment and is keen to leverage extensive technical knowledge across various domains. The successful candidate will spearhead innovation and uphold rigorous standards in software development, aligning with contemporary industry trends and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with technical teams to architect and execute scalable solutions for intricate systems
- Guide the creation of superior software, ensuring adherence to coding best practices and robust system design
- Employ T-shape knowledge and expertise across multiple stacks to tackle challenges in areas like Cloud, DevOps, and Data
- Design and oversee large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring they meet business objectives and scalability criteria
- Interact with stakeholders to identify technical issues and develop inventive solutions that yield tangible business benefits
- Take the lead in client interactions, advising on technical strategies and solving complex problems
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers while promoting knowledge sharing within the engineering community
- Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and incorporate them into project workflows
- Lead pre-sales efforts by demonstrating technical leadership and influencing the technical direction for client projects
- Drive innovation by adopting new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development processes and address technical challenges
Requirements
- A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, with proficiency in a major programming language like Java, Python, GoLang, or C#
- At least 2 years of leadership and team management experience
- Involvement in at least 2 full project cycles, encompassing various stages of the development lifecycle
- Extensive knowledge in disciplines such as DevOps, Data, Security, Architecture, and Performance Optimization
- Skilled in system design, able to construct complex, large-scale systems focusing on scalability and maintainability
- Experience handling multiple technical stacks and swiftly adapting to new technologies and frameworks
- A strong commitment to writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code suited for production settings
- Knowledge of innovative frameworks like TRIZ for crafting groundbreaking engineering solutions
- Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure in system deployment and management
- Fluent in English with outstanding communication skills, at least at a B2 level
Nice to have
- Further qualifications in software engineering or related areas
- Experience managing distributed or remote teams
- Active participation in open-source projects or significant involvement in the technology community
Benefits
- 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