Lead Software Engineer - Java with Anthropic Claude

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Java with Anthropic Claude to drive enterprise-wide agentic transformation initiatives. In this role, you will align strategy, lead process reimagination, and ensure measurable business impact. The main focus will be around process discovery, ideation, and process re-engineering with an emphasis on agentic adoption, aimed at driving productivity success metrics.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide agentic transformation initiatives across departments
• Lead strategic alignment and readiness assessments across the organization
• Define KPIs and business objectives for agentic workflows
• Oversee process redesign using design thinking and agentic capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive agentic workflow adoption
• Lead change management and adoption campaigns
• Quantify and scale value realization across the enterprise
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and solve complex problems
• Contribute hands-on to the design and development of microservices and REST APIs

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in software engineering
• 8+ years in transformation leadership or enterprise consulting
• Proficiency in Java and understanding of AI frameworks
• Hands-on expertise in Microservices and REST API
• Background in AI Frameworks, LLMs and intelligent automation
• Skills in problem-solving and team leading
• Competency in change management and stakeholder influence
• Strong executive presence

Nice to have

• Familiarity with full-stack development using Angular or React
• Understanding of front-end perspective alongside back-end engineering

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)