Chief Software Engineer

Advanced Software Engineering

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Colombia

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement scalable solutions for complex systems.

You are a passionate engineer who wants to keep leveling up without being a manager, but you are also a full hands-on expert/principal. Utilize your technical depth, T-shaped knowledge, and cross-stack expertise to lead projects, mentor others, and drive innovation. Join us in creating cutting-edge solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical teams to design, develop, and implement scalable and production-ready solutions for complex systems
Lead the development of high-quality software, ensuring the best practices in coding, architecture, and system design are followed
Apply T-shape knowledge and cross-stack expertise to solve complex challenges across multiple domains (e.g., Cloud, DevOps, Data)
Architect and manage large-scale enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and scalability requirements
Engage with stakeholders to identify technical challenges and provide innovative solutions that deliver measurable business value
Lead or contribute to client engagements, consulting on technical strategies, architecture design, and complex problem-solving
Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise with the broader engineering community through meetups, conferences, and internal sessions
Stay up to date with the latest trends in technology and apply cutting-edge tools and methodologies to your projects
Drive presales activities by demonstrating technical expertise and contributing to the technical direction of client engagements
Innovate by introducing new technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve development processes or solve technical challenges

Requirements

Proven deep technical knowledge with 7+ years of hands-on software development experience, including daily coding to solve complex problems
2+ years of leadership and team management experience
Strong hands-on experience in at least one primary programming language (e.g., Java, Python, GoLang, C#, etc.), with a solid understanding of how to apply this expertise across various technical domains
Demonstrated experience in system design and architecture, with the ability to shift seamlessly between high-level architecture and detailed implementations
Experience working with multiple technical stacks and adaptability in quickly learning new technologies and frameworks
A proven track record of delivering significant technical impact within a project and across the wider organization, with experience in client engagements, pre-sales, and SWAT teams
Strong focus on writing high-quality, scalable, and efficient code optimized for production environments
Familiarity with TRIZ or similar frameworks for developing breakthrough engineering solutions
Proven experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure for system deployment and management
Strong inclination toward mentoring and sharing knowledge within and beyond the organization, including contributing to meetups and technical talks
A mindset of continuous innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology, and implementing new tools, frameworks, or approaches
Ability to lead teams technically - driving project direction, influencing technical best practices, and delivering high-quality results
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

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