Chief Software Engineer

Advanced Software Engineering

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

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