Lead Developer - GitHub Copilot Enablement

EPAM Systems; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 paid holiday days

Pension plan scheme

Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall)

Long-term disability insurance (WIA)

ESPP

Commuting to work - costs reimbursed

Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program with rewards

Training and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Developer - GitHub Copilot Enablement in the Netherlands. Hybrid work mode; focus on making Copilot reliable, enterprise-ready, and aligned with coding standards across engineering ecosystems.

You will bridge software engineering, developer experience, and platform engineering to deliver integrations, prompts, workflows, and tooling that guide secure, observable, and scalable Copilot usage. You will also advocate for responsible AI through workshops and content.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering and maintainable code design.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-coding tools including prompt management.
• Practical experience using GitHub-based workflows including pull requests, code review and GitHub Actions.
• Ability to integrate engineering tools with internal platforms and APIs.
• Knowledge of platform engineering and developer experience principles.
• Ability to translate architectural, security and operational standards into actionable guidance.
• Experience running enablement programs through documentation, workshops and hands-on sessions.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with developers, architects and platform teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement patterns that optimize Copilot usage for developer productivity and architectural compliance.
• Integrate Copilot with enterprise context sources including Backstage metadata, SDK guides and documentation systems.
• Build and maintain MCP-based integrations to deliver relevant suggestions aligned with policy and architecture.
• Create reusable repository instructions, prompt guidance and enablement materials for multiple technology stacks.
• Ensure outputs from Copilot adhere to internal coding standards, platform services and security guidelines.
• Enable platform owners to maintain and update Copilot assets to ensure scalability.
• Develop automation and tooling to embed Copilot support into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows.
• Gather feedback and usage insights to refine enablement strategies and improve adoption metrics.
• Organize workshops and run technical coaching sessions to promote responsible AI-assisted development

Skills

Software engineering

GitHub Copilot experience

GitHub workflows

Tool integration

Platform engineering

Communication

Enablement programs

Automation

Tools

GitHub Copilot

GitHub Actions

Backstage

APIs

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Developer - GitHub Copilot Enablement to join our team in the Netherlands in a hybrid working mode. This role focuses on making GitHub Copilot more reliable, useful and enterprise-ready within the client’s engineering ecosystem.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering, developer experience, platform engineering and AI-assisted development. The goal is to connect Copilot with enterprise context such as coding standards, SDK guidelines, internal documentation and architectural principles to help developers achieve better outcomes.

This is not a training-only role. You will build the technical enablement layer around Copilot, including integrations, prompt guidance, automated workflows and tooling that ensures generated code aligns with organizational requirements for security, observability and design. Additionally, you will serve as a developer advocate, driving adoption through workshops, practical content and community enablement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement patterns that optimize Copilot usage for developer productivity and architectural compliance
• Integrate Copilot with enterprise context sources including Backstage metadata, SDK guides and documentation systems
• Build and maintain MCP-based integrations to deliver relevant suggestions aligned with policy and architecture
• Create reusable repository instructions, prompt guidance and enablement materials for multiple technology stacks
• Ensure outputs from Copilot adhere to internal coding standards, platform services and security guidelines
• Enable platform owners to maintain and update Copilot assets to ensure scalability
• Develop automation and tooling to embed Copilot support into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflows
• Gather feedback and usage insights to refine enablement strategies and improve adoption metrics
• Organize workshops and run technical coaching sessions to promote responsible AI-assisted development

Requirements

• Strong background in software engineering with knowledge of modern development practices and maintainable code design
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-coding tools including prompt and instruction management
• Practical experience using GitHub-based workflows including pull requests, code review and GitHub Actions
• Ability to integrate engineering tools with internal platforms and APIs
• Knowledge of platform engineering and developer experience principles
• Ability to translate architectural, security and operational standards into actionable guidance
• Experience running enablement programs through documentation, workshops and hands-on sessions
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with developers, architects and platform teams
• Proactive approach to designing scalable enablement strategies using metrics and feedback

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise languages such as Java, C#, TypeScript or Python
• Familiarity with Backstage or similar developer portals and metadata catalogs
• Exposure to Copilot customization including custom agents, MCP servers or AGENTS.md guidance
• Understanding of internal developer platforms, golden paths and SDK standardization
• Knowledge of secure AI-assisted development practices and compliance requirements
• Ability to produce enablement content such as playbooks, templates and onboarding materials

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses