Lead Full-Stack Engineer
Software Engineering
Chicago, IL, USA · Amp. Gabriel Hernández, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
USD 120k-173k / year + Equity
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# 1040985375
- 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, GitHub 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 LinkedIn 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
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
This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $120,000 - $173,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered.
