Chief Software Engineer
Colombia
We are on the lookout for an experienced Chief Software Engineer to join our remote team. This opportunity is for an experienced professional who excels in a highly technical, hands-on environment and brings deep technical expertise across diverse fields. The ideal candidate will champion innovation and uphold high standards in software development, ensuring alignment with the evolving landscape of industry trends and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement scalable solutions for complex systems
- Drive the development of high-quality software while adhering to best practices in coding and system design
- Harness T-shape knowledge and cross-stack expertise to solve challenges in areas like Cloud, DevOps, and Data
- Architect and manage enterprise-level systems to meet operational and scalability demands
- Engage stakeholders to identify technical issues and create innovative solutions that achieve measurable outcomes
- Participate in client engagements to provide expert consultation on technical strategies and problem-solving
- Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge-sharing within the engineering team
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and incorporate them into project work
- Guide pre-sales activities by demonstrating technical leadership and shaping the technical vision for client projects
- Introduce cutting-edge technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve development processes and solve technical issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, with expertise in a core programming language such as Java, Python, GoLang, or C#
- At least 2 years of experience managing teams and demonstrating leadership
- Involvement in at least 2 full-cycle projects spanning various stages of the software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of areas such as DevOps, Data, Security, Architecture, and Performance Optimization
- Proficiency in system design, with capability to architect complex and scalable systems
- Background in working with a variety of technical stacks and adaptability to embrace new technologies and frameworks
- Skills in developing high-quality, scalable, and production-optimized code
- Familiarity with innovative methodologies like TRIZ for engineering creative solutions
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure for system deployment and management
- Proficiency in English communication at a B2 level or above
Nice to have
- Certifications showcasing additional qualifications in software engineering or related areas
- Background in leading geographically distributed or remote teams
- Showcase of contributions to open-source projects or active participation in technical communities
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