Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Application)

EPAM Systems (Switzerland) GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems (Switzerland) GmbH in the Zurich area seeks a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Applications) to shape AI-driven development by creating rapid prototypes that accelerate delivery and transition to production-ready builds.

You will collaborate with business and product stakeholders to scope features, build prototypes, and ensure smooth handover to engineering teams, adopting AI-native approaches for feasibility and delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in roles like rapid prototyping, forward-deployed, or solutions-engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native application development and code generation.
• Excellent client-facing technical communication skills.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Scope new features and rapid prototypes with client business and product owners.
• Use AI natively throughout development, including code generation, automated testing, and iterative builds.
• Build, refine, and deliver functional prototypes with short feedback loops.
• Prepare validated prototypes for transfer into standard build processes with engineering teams.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of features adopting AI-native approaches.

Skills

AI-native dev

Rapid prototyping

Client-facing

Python

Prompt engineering

LangChain

Agent orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

Tools

Snowflake

ClickHouse

Bedrock

Job description

EPAM Systems (Switzerland) GmbH Vacant since : 09.10.2026 Number of jobs : 1 8001 Zürich (ZH) 100% Immediately Permanent

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 prototypesUse AI natively throughout development, including code generation, automated testing, and iterative buildBuild, refine, and deliver functional prototypes with a focus on short feedback loopsPrepare validated prototypes for transfer into standard build processes with engineering teamsEvaluate and confirm technical feasibility of new application features adopting AI-native approachesAct as a primary technical contact for client teams during early-stage development phasesContribute AI-native engineering practices and reusable patterns to internal teams

Requirements

8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in rapid prototyping, forward-deployed, or solutions-engineering rolesHands-on experience with AI-native application development, including code generation and agentic coding assistantsStrong proficiency in rapid prototyping using PythonExcellent client-facing technical communication skillsFamiliarity with Anthropic Claude or AWS AI Practitioner certificationExperience with AWS Data ServicesEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherNice to haveSolid understanding of application and API design for new featuresKnowledge of Amazon Bedrock or AgentCoreExperience with LangChain or other agent-orchestration frameworksWorking knowledge of Snowflake or ClickHouseBackground in prompt engineering

• Work location 8001 Zürich (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification unskilled
• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge