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We are looking for a Lead Developer to support AI adoption activities using GitHub Copilot across customer teams. The role involves coaching developers on effective GitHub Copilot usage, helping teams improve development efficiency, supporting onboarding/adoption activities, and enabling AI-assisted development best practices.
Responsibilities
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Coach and guide development teams on the effective use of GitHub Copilot
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Help developers leverage AI-assisted coding for code generation, code optimization, documentation, and unit testing
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Understand team development workflows and recommend Copilot best practices
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Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams
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Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops
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Collect adoption metrics, feedback, and improvement opportunities from teams
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Prepare user guidance, process documentation, and best-practice documents
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Coordinate with Scrum and support teams for issue resolution and enablement activities
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Participate in client-facing discussions, status meetings, and adoption reviews
Requirements
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8+ years of experience in software development
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1+ years of team leading experience
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Hands-on proficiency in Java 8+
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Expertise in Microservices, REST API, and System Design
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Knowledge of Gen AI fundamentals and Prompt Engineering
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Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
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Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools
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Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and developer workflows
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Competency in communication, coaching, and stakeholder management
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Strong problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work with cross-functional and client-facing teams
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Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
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Experience with Python, Angular, or other modern development languages and frameworks
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Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
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Exposure to AI/GenAI tools and developer productivity solutions
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Background in platform adoption or support activities
We offer
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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
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Focused individual development
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Benefit package:
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Health benefits
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off
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Flexible benefits
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Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
