Chief Software Engineer
Colombia
We are in search of a skilled Chief Software Engineer to join our driven team. This role is tailored for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a hands-on, deeply technical environment and is eager to leverage extensive technical expertise across multiple domains. The ideal candidate will spearhead innovation and uphold high standards in software development, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge industry trends and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical teams to design scalable solutions for complex systems
- Lead development efforts to produce high-quality software aligned with best practices in coding and system architecture
- Apply T-shaped knowledge and cross-stack expertise to tackle challenges across domains such as cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and data management
- Architect and oversee large-scale enterprise systems to meet scalability and business demands
- Engage with stakeholders to identify technical bottlenecks and propose innovative solutions with measurable impacts on business performance
- Conduct or contribute to client engagements, offering strategic consultation in technical problem-solving
- Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge sharing within the broader engineering community
- Stay informed about emerging technology trends and strategically integrate them into projects
- Showcase technical leadership in pre-sales activities and direct the technical approach for client engagements
- Introduce cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance development workflows and solve technical challenges
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in a primary programming language such as Java, Python, GoLang, or C#
- 2+ years of experience in leadership or team management within technical roles
- Background in 2+ full-cycle development projects covering multiple phases of the lifecycle
- Understanding of disciplines like DevOps, Data, Security, Architecture, and Performance Optimization
- Expertise in system design with capability to architect large-scale scalable systems geared toward maintainability
- Background in multiple technical stacks with flexibility to adopt new technologies and frameworks quickly
- Showcase of crafting high-quality, scalable, and efficient code optimized for production-grade environments
- Familiarity with advanced frameworks such as TRIZ for engineering breakthroughs
- Proficiency in cloud technologies like AWS, GCP, or Azure used for system deployment and management
- Fluency in English at a B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Showcase of additional certifications in software engineering or connected disciplines
- Background in managing distributed or fully remote teams with effective leadership
- Familiarity with contributing to open-source projects or consistent engagement in the tech 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