We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java AI Engineer to take ownership of a vertical slice of an AI-driven platform, ensuring seamless development, implementation, and optimization of AI-influenced features, workflows, and systems. This role requires a hands-on approach, an AI-first mindset, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of a feature set or product area, managing development from design to delivery
- Work within the shared .claude/ environment, maintaining settings, skills, agents, and memory structures
- Update and manage CLAUDE.md as the central project reference point
- Contribute to TASKS.md to support iterative workflows and agile development
- Enhance project-level AI skills such as /commit, /wrap, /merge-to-main, and /review
- Extend agent memory capacity while adhering to design limits
- Design and implement backend and frontend features and functionality
- Build APIs, pipelines, and environments that align with architectural standards
- Ensure consistency and quality in system architecture and design principles
- Drive the creation of production-ready code using AI-enabled review tools
- Optimize development processes and workflows with AI-assisted technologies
Requirements
- Strong software engineering background with 5+ years of relevant experience
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Expertise in Azure infrastructure, Git branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of AI-first development practices and AI agent frameworks, MCP, model-context tools
- Proficiency in designing, implementing, and delivering fully owned vertical product slices
- Competency in clean code principles, scalable architecture, and system optimization
- Skills in gen AI-assisted development, prompt engineering, and workflow customization
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
- Background in AI architecture
- Familiarity with advanced AI integrations and frameworks
- Capability to innovate AI-enriched platform features independently
We offer/Benefits
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.
Why Choose Us
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