Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Application)

EPAM Systems Inc; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 149.000 - 223.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EPAM Systems Inc seeks a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Applications) to join the team in the Broader Zurich area, Switzerland, in a hybrid mode. You will shape AI-driven development by creating rapid prototypes and partnering with stakeholders to turn ideas into production-ready concepts.

You will prototype with AI, Python, and API design, while serving as the primary technical contact during early stages and contributing reusable patterns to internal teams.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years overall, with 3+ years in rapid prototyping or forward-deployed roles.
• Proficiency in AI-native development including code generation and testing.
• Strong Python experience for rapid prototypes and tooling.
• Knowledge of API design principles for new features.
• Excellent, client-facing technical communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with client business and product owners to scope features and rapid prototypes.
• Use AI throughout development, including code generation, testing, and iterative builds.
• Deliver functional prototypes with short feedback loops.
• Prepare prototypes for transfer to standard build processes with engineering teams.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of AI-native features.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for client teams in early stages.
• Contribute AI-native engineering practices and reusable patterns.

Kenntnisse

AI-native development

Python

API design

Client-facing comms

LangChain / agent frameworks

Snowflake / ClickHouse

Prompt engineering

Bedrock / Anthropic / AWS AI

AgentCore

Tools

LangChain

Snowflake

ClickHouse

Amazon Bedrock

AgentCore

Jobbeschreibung

We're looking for a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Applications) to join our team in Broader Zurich area, Switzerland in a hybrid working mode. This role offers an opportunity to shape AI-driven development practices by creating rapid, intelligent prototypes that accelerate delivery. You will collaborate directly with business and product stakeholders to turn ideas into functional application concepts that transition seamlessly into production-ready builds.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with client business and product owners to scope new application features and create rapid prototypes
• Use AI natively throughout development, including code generation, automated testing, and iterative build
• Build, refine, and deliver functional prototypes with a focus on short feedback loops
• Prepare validated prototypes for transfer into standard build processes with engineering teams
• Evaluate and confirm technical feasibility of new application features adopting AI-native approaches
• Act as a primary technical contact for client teams during early-stage development phases
• Contribute AI-native engineering practices and reusable patterns to internal teams

Requirements

• 8+ years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in rapid prototyping or forward-deployed roles
• Strong proficiency in AI-native application development, including code generation and agentic coding assistants
• Expertise in rapid prototyping using Python
• Solid understanding of application and API design principles for new features
• Excellent client-facing technical communication skills
• Familiarity with Anthropic Claude or AWS AI Practitioner
• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher
• Nice to have Knowledge of Amazon Bedrock or AgentCore
• Experience with LangChain or other agent-orchestration frameworks
• Working knowledge of Snowflake or ClickHouse
• Background in prompt engineering