Lead Fullstack Developer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Lead Fullstack Developer to drive end-to-end design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications.

You will guide cross-functional teams, implement best practices for quality, testing, DevOps, and AI integration, and collaborate with product and UX stakeholders to deliver measurable value. The role emphasizes hands-on Node.js on the backend, React or Angular on the frontend, and hands-on cloud experience across AWS, GCP, or Azure, including AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience with a strong track record of shipping fullstack applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of fullstack applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
• Mentor and coach cross-functional developers, establishing best practices around code quality, testing, DevOps, and AI integration.
• Collaborate with product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable value.
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML services where appropriate, optimizing workflows and customer experiences through automation and intelligence.

Skills

Leadership

AI integration

Code quality

Agile teamwork

Tools

Node.js

React

Angular

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Fullstack Developer with a proven ability to deliver complex web applications, guide technical teams, and leverage modern AI capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in either Node.js on the back end and React or Angular on the front end, and is comfortable architecting solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure.Please note, office work at least 3 days from EPAM office in Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Katowice or Lodz is required.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of fullstack applications, ensuring performance, scalability, and securityMentor and coach cross-functional developers, establishing best practices around code quality, testing, DevOps, and AI integrationCollaborate with product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable valueEvaluate and integrate AI/ML services where appropriate, optimizing workflows and customer experiences through automation and intelligenceRequirements5+ years of commercial software development experience with a strong track record of shipping fullstack applicationsAdvanced proficiency in back-end development with Node.jsExperienced in front-end development using React or AngularHands-on experience deploying and operating solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Practical AI experience (e.g., integrating generative AI APIs, building ML-powered features, deploying AI-enabled services, building GitHub Copilot custom agents, using Claude Code, doing MCPs development and integration, SDD (BMad, GitHub spec-kit), n8n, RAG, etc.)Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers, guiding architecture decisions, and managing code quality within agile teamsExperience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), automated testing, and observability best practicesExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.