Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Location:

United States of America:
Chicago

Step into a hands-on technical leadership role for a large-scale enterprise loyalty platform serving global clients. You will own solution design across UI, APIs, and integrations, modernize frontend systems using React and Next.js, and elevate engineering quality through mentorship and best practices.

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.

Req#

• Lead solution design for complex, cross-functional features spanning UI, APIs, data flows, and third-party integrations
• Drive UI modernization initiatives using React and Next.js, prioritizing usability, performance, and long-term maintainability
• Architect and deliver scalable backend services and event-driven integrations to support platform reliability and growth
• Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into structured epics, estimate effort, and sequence delivery efficiently
• Champion engineering quality through code reviews, testing strategies, observability standards, and security best practices
• Mentor engineers at multiple levels and leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate productivity and predictable delivery

• 8 or more years of experience building and maintaining large-scale production applications in complex environments
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend development with hands‑on experience in React, Next.js, or equivalent frameworks
• Solid backend and API design skills, including microservices architecture and robust REST API development
• Practical experience with event-driven systems, messaging concepts, and relational or non-relational database management
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with product teams on delivery planning
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Git Hub Copilot, or Claude Code to enhance development workflow

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to Linked In learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program