Lead Ai Developer

Shape the future of retail store technology by designing and operationalizing AI-driven solutions that transform business visibility and decision-making. You will bridge the gap between stakeholders and development teams, combining hands‑on architectural thinking with rapid prototyping to deliver measurable real‑world impact at scale.
Join EPAM to engineer solutions that matter. From AI to cloud transformation, you'll collaborate with top-tier innovators, gain autonomy to explore your ideas, and grow your skills in a culture built for tech excellence.
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and operationalize AI-driven solutions that enhance store technology visibility and empower faster, more informed business decision-making
Rapidly build working AI prototypes using modern AI tooling, moving with pace from concept to deliverable in real-world retail environments
Create architecture diagrams, mockups, and requirement documentation that provide development teams with clear, actionable guidance for AI solution delivery
Partner with business stakeholders to capture, refine, and translate requirements into well-defined technical designs that align business intent with engineering capability
Guide development teams through the AI and Agile SDLC, ensuring best practices are applied consistently across the full solution lifecycle from ideation through deployment
Balance hands‑on development contribution with consultative stakeholder‑facing work, acting as a pragmatic and credible bridge between business and technical audiences throughout delivery
Requirements
Demonstrated AI fluency with hands‑on experience in rapid prototyping using modern AI tools and a proven track record delivering AI solutions in real‑world environments
Solid understanding of software architecture principles, with the ability to design scalable, practical AI-driven solutions that meet both business and technical requirements
General knowledge of cloud technologies, with familiarity with Microsoft Azure considered a strong advantage
Strong understanding of business requirement processes, with experience translating stakeholder needs into clear technical designs, mockups, and requirement artifacts for development teams
Working knowledge of AI and Agile SDLC practices, with the ability to guide and support cross‑functional development teams through structured delivery processes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with both technical and non‑technical audiences, with retail industry experience considered a valuable plus
We offer
Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
Telehealth (Company Paid)
Short‑term Disability (Company Paid)
Long‑Term Disability
Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company match
Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top‑up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Discounts
Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (
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