Chief Software Engineer
Colombia
We are searching for a Chief Software Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a highly technical, hands-on role and seeks to leverage deep expertise across multiple domains. The successful candidate will champion innovation and uphold exceptional standards in software development while aligning with emerging industry trends and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement scalable solutions for complex systems
- Lead the development of high-quality software, adhering to best practices in coding and system design
- Utilize T-shape knowledge and cross-stack expertise to tackle challenges in areas such as Cloud, DevOps, and Data
- Architect and manage large-scale enterprise systems to fulfill business needs and scalability objectives
- Engage with stakeholders to identify technical challenges and develop innovative solutions with measurable business outcomes
- Lead or participate in client engagements, providing strategic technical consultation and addressing complex issues
- Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the engineering community
- Keep up to date with emerging technology trends and integrate them into projects
- Drive pre-sales initiatives by showcasing technical leadership and influencing the direction of client engagements
- Innovate by incorporating new technologies, frameworks, and tools to refine development processes and address technical challenges
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in software development with proficiency in a primary programming language such as Java, Python, GoLang, or C#
- At least 2 years of experience in leadership and team management
- Participation in at least 2 full-cycle projects spanning various phases of the development lifecycle
- Comprehensive understanding of disciplines including DevOps, Data, Security, Architecture, and Performance Optimization
- Expertise in system design, with the capability to architect complex, large-scale systems focused on scalability and maintainability
- Background in diverse technical stacks with flexibility to use and adapt to new technologies and frameworks
- Strong focus on delivering high-quality, scalable, and efficient code optimized for production environments
- Familiarity with innovative frameworks like TRIZ to engineer breakthrough solutions
- Showcase of experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure 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 related fields
- Background in leading distributed or remote teams
- Participation in open-source projects or active involvement 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