EPAM Systems
Engineering Manager (Java Organization)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4–5+ years of engineering or delivery management experience
- Hands-on engineering experience in the Java ecosystem and cloud environments
- Practical AI skills and experience applying AI tools across the software development lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- A proactive, self-driven mindset and the ability to work with minimal direction
- Excellent communication skills and strong emotional intelligence
- English proficiency at Upper-Intermediate+ (B2+) level or higher
- Fluency in Kazakh language
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality products and exceptional client service
- The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including offshore and onsite teams, Account Managers, and client representatives
- Experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions
- A strong understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from pre-sales to post-production support
- The ability to manage multi-stream projects or programs
- Proven ability to lead and scale teams of 30+ people while handling people management matters effectively
Nice to have
- Familiarity with pre-sales activities and solution design
- Project management experience
- Experience with AI solutioning
Full description
EPAM is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Java Discipline Organization and lead ongoing engagements while growing and developing a mid-sized engineering organization. In this role, you will help global clients build enterprise-level systems, products and AI-driven solutions that streamline business processes, increase efficiency, and enable people to focus on higher-value, creative work.
- Are you excited to lead, grow, and develop an engineering organization of 50+ people?
- Are you confident managing delivery within the timeline, budget, and scope while adapting to changing priorities?
- Are you technically strong and hands-on with solution design across the Java ecosystem?
- Are you looking for opportunities to lead AI transformation initiatives for teams and clients?
- Do you thrive in stakeholder-facing environments and know how to build strong, effective partnerships?
Join EPAM's Java Discipline Organization and work with some of the world's leading companies, delivering high-impact solutions, services, and products across Financial Services, Insurance, High Tech, E-commerce, Telecom, Healthcare, and other industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a mid-sized Java engineering organization of 30–50 people
- Hire the right talent at the right time
- Drive staffing, interviewing, and hiring decisions
- Enable talent growth and professional development
- Advance engineering excellence by establishing quality practices and delivery standards
- Build AI capabilities across the team and drive AI adoption in projects and within the organization
- Contribute to organizational growth at the local, regional, and global levels
- Lead AI transformation initiatives within the organization and for strategic clients
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
- Mentor and coach engineers and leaders
- Resolve people management challenges thoughtfully and effectively
- Own delivery from kick-off to go-live and post-production support
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
- Communicate project status, priorities, and risks proactively
- Manage project budgets and ensure effective resource allocation
- Prepare work breakdown structures and resource plans
- Lead distributed project teams across locations
- Establish an effective governance model for smooth delivery and decision-making
- Ensure product quality and inspire teams to deliver measurable business value
- Identify opportunities to grow accounts, improve project outcomes, and support new business development