Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Application)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

5 weeks vacation

ESPP

Enhanced parental leave

Extended pension plan

Sickness insurance

Training & certifications

Zusammenfassung

EPAM Systems, Inc. in the Zurich area is seeking a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Applications) to drive AI-native development through rapid prototypes and production-ready builds in a hybrid work model.

You will collaborate with business and product stakeholders to scope features, generate code with AI-assisted tools, and validate feasibility before transferring prototypes into standard engineering processes. Strong client-facing communication is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Prepare validated prototypes for transfer into standard build processes with engineering teams.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

AI-native development

Code generation

Python programming

API design

Agent orchestration

LangChain

Prompt engineering

Client communication

Snowflake/ClickHouse

Tools

Anthropic Claude

AWS AI Practitioner

Amazon Bedrock

LangChain

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.ResponsibilitiesWork 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 teamsRequirements8+ years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in rapid prototyping or forward-deployed rolesStrong proficiency in AI-native application development, including code generation and agentic coding assistantsExpertise in rapid prototyping using PythonSolid understanding of application and API design principles for new featuresExcellent client-facing technical communication skillsFamiliarity with Anthropic Claude or AWS AI PractitionerEnglish language proficiency at B2 level or higherNice to haveKnowledge of Amazon Bedrock or AgentCoreExperience with LangChain or other agent-orchestration frameworksWorking knowledge of Snowflake or ClickHouseBackground in prompt engineeringWe offer5 weeks of vacationEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Enhanced parental leaveExtended pension planDaily sickness allowance insuranceEmployee assistance programGlobal business travel medical and accident insuranceLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:- Swiss nationals- EU/EFTA nationals- Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit- Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits