Lead Developer - GitHub Copilot Enablement

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; 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 costs reimbursement

Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate

Bike lease

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate Programs including Employee

Learning and development opportunities

In-house training and coaching

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Developer – GitHub Copilot Enablement to advance enterprise-ready AI-assisted development.

You will bridge software engineering, platform engineering and developer experience to ensure Copilot outputs align with coding standards and security guidelines. You will design enablement patterns, build integrations, and deliver hands-on workshops to drive adoption across engineering teams, APIs and documentation systems in a hybrid Netherlands

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with modern development practices and maintainable code design.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-coding tools including prompt and instruction management.
• Experience with GitHub-based workflows including pull requests, code review and GitHub Actions.
• Ability to translate architectural, security and operational standards into actionable guidance.
• Experience running enablement programs through documentation, workshops and hands-on sessions.
• Experience with enterprise languages such as Java, C#, TypeScript or Python.
• Familiarity with Backstage or similar developer portals and metadata catalogs.

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 Eng

Copilot usage

Prompt management

CI/CD automation

Platform engineering

Developer experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Tools

GitHub Actions

Backstage

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.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement patterns that optimize Copilot usage for developer productivity and architectural complianceIntegrate Copilot with enterprise context sources including Backstage metadata, SDK guides and documentation systemsBuild and maintain MCP-based integrations to deliver relevant suggestions aligned with policy and architectureCreate reusable repository instructions, prompt guidance and enablement materials for multiple technology stacksEnsure outputs from Copilot adhere to internal coding standards, platform services and security guidelinesEnable platform owners to maintain and update Copilot assets to ensure scalabilityDevelop automation and tooling to embed Copilot support into CI/CD pipelines and engineering workflowsGather feedback and usage insights to refine enablement strategies and improve adoption metricsOrganize workshops and run technical coaching sessions to promote responsible AI-assisted developmentRequirementsStrong background in software engineering with knowledge of modern development practices and maintainable code designHands-on experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-coding tools including prompt and instruction managementPractical experience using GitHub-based workflows including pull requests, code review and GitHub ActionsAbility to integrate engineering tools with internal platforms and APIsKnowledge of platform engineering and developer experience principlesAbility to translate architectural, security and operational standards into actionable guidanceExperience running enablement programs through documentation, workshops and hands-on sessionsEffective communication skills for collaboration with developers, architects and platform teamsProactive approach to designing scalable enablement strategies using metrics and feedbackNice to haveExperience with enterprise languages such as Java, C#, TypeScript or PythonFamiliarity with Backstage or similar developer portals and metadata catalogsExposure to Copilot customization including custom agents, MCP servers or AGENTS.md guidanceUnderstanding of internal developer platforms, golden paths and SDK standardizationKnowledge of secure AI-assisted development practices and compliance requirementsAbility to produce enablement content such as playbooks, templates and onboarding materialsWe offer26 paid holiday daysPension plan schemeDisability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Commuting to work - costs reimbursementLaptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)Bike leaseEmployee Assistance ProgramCorporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewardsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses