Lead Full-Stack Developer (TypeScript/React/Next.js)

EPAM Systems; Colombia; On-site; COP 156,240,000 - 234,360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Colombia seeks a Lead Full-Stack Developer focused on front-end (TypeScript/React + Next.js) with proven back-end capabilities. The role centers on building high-quality software, mainly new feature development, and involves close collaboration with customer teams.

Although titled Lead, this is an individual contributor role with no management duties. You will work on AI-enabled, scalable cloud services within a modern tech stack and participate in continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Front-end expertise: TypeScript, React, Next.js.
• Back-end flexibility with Python or Go for cross-stack work.
• Experience applying AI capabilities and defining AI requirements.
• Cloud-based microservices with AWS preferred; GraphQL familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI adoption within development processes.
• Design and implement scalable front-end and back-end services.
• Participate in feature development, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with customer to understand requirements and provide updates.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of development practices.

Skills

Full-stack development

TypeScript

React

Next.js

AI integration

Tools

Python

Go

AWS

GraphQL

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Lead Full-Stack Developer with a primary focus on front-end (TypeScript/React + Next.js) and proven back-end capabilities to join our team.

This position focuses on building high-quality software and solving complex engineering problems in close collaboration with the customer's teams. This is a high-profile project, and the work involved will be mainly new feature development using a modern tech stack.

Note: While this role carries a Lead seniority level, the scope is strictly individual contributor with no leading or management activities.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to AI adoption and integration within the team's development processes
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable front-end and back-end services
• Participate in feature development, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with the customer to understand requirements and provide updates
• Maintain high standards of code quality, testing, and documentation
• Adapt to evolving business needs and contribute to continuous improvement of development practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Expertise in front-end development with TypeScript, React, and Next.js
• Proven back-end experience with the flexibility to use Python or Go for cross-stack contributions
• Understanding of AI capabilities and practical experience contributing to AI-related solutions, including the ability to identify areas where AI can be effectively applied and define requirements to build such solutions
• Background in scalable cloud-based web services and microservices (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Focus on code quality, automated testing, and continuous delivery
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team and with customers
• English level B2 or higher

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AI Architecture
• Experience in Gen AI Application Development and Gen AI Assisted Development
• Skills in Prompt Engineering
• Proficiency in Go and/or Python

We offer

• 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

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.