EPAM Systems

Lead AI Engineer, Agentic Platform (MCP)

EPAM Systems$135K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python backend development
  • Experience in building APIs and microservices
  • Familiarity with enterprise platforms like Jira and GitHub
  • Knowledge of cloud environments
  • Understanding of AI and LLM ecosystems
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Responsibilities

  • Develop Model Context Protocol (MCP) services
  • Implement integrations with Jira/Xray, GitHub, and CI/CD systems
  • Design AI-safe APIs and tool interfaces
  • Build scalable Python-based microservices
  • Ensure the reliability and performance of MCP services
  • Participate in architecture discussions
  • Lead the technical direction for agentic platform workflows

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape enterprise-scale AI solutions
  • Work in a collaborative environment with modern technologies
  • Engage in architecture and design discussions
  • Lead significant engineering projects
  • Flexibility in working with cloud technologies
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Lead AI Engineer to build an enterprise Agentic AI platform that enables autonomous AI agents to support engineering and delivery workflows across the organization. The platform will expose enterprise capabilities through Model Context Protocol (MCP) services, allowing AI agents to interact with systems such as Jira/Xray, GitHub, testing platforms, documentation systems, and planning tools. In this role, you will design and build MCP services that expose enterprise engineering workflows to AI agents, enabling them to create and manage tests, generate documentation, interact with repositories, and support planning and delivery processes. Responsibilities Develop Model Context Protocol services Implement integrations with Jira/Xray, GitHub, CI/CD systems, and documentation platforms Design AI-safe APIs and tool interfaces Build scalable Python-based microservices Ensure reliability and performance of MCP services Participate in architecture discussions Lead the technical direction of the agentic platform's engineering workflows Requirements 3+ years of software engineering experience Skills in Python backend development Experience building APIs and microservices Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Jira and GitHub Experience working with cloud environments Understanding of AI/LLM ecosystems English proficiency at B2 level or higher Nice to have Experience with developer productivity platforms Experience building automation for SDLC workflows Experience with LLM APIs

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. EPAM's services include software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering, and the company has a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that help its clients achieve their business goals. EPAM has been recognized as a leader in the digital services industry by a number of independent research firms, and the company has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about EPAM Systems
Size
58,824 employees
Market Cap
$18.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$327.1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+26.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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