We are looking for a Lead AI Agent Developer to design, build, and operationalize production-grade AI agents, multi-agent workflows, and AI/ML solutions using Python, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, and Strands SDK. You will work alongside architects and data teams to take solutions from prototype to scalable, reliable production.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain production-grade AI agents and multi-agent workflows for enterprise use cases
- Integrate and operationalize AI/ML models and agent workflows into scalable production systems
- Implement orchestration using Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, and/or Strands SDK
- Implement RAG, grounding, and prompt optimization to improve response quality and reduce hallucinations
- Integrate agents with internal and external systems via APIs and connectors
- Design and implement error handling, fallback flows, and escalation paths
- Perform testing and evaluation of agents and automation workflows
- Collaborate with architects and data teams to translate requirements into deployable AI solutions
- Support deployment, CI/CD, and release management (Azure DevOps)
- Monitor and continuously improve agent performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python development for AI/agent solutions, with solid general scripting ability
- Hands-on experience building agents and multi-agent workflows with one or more orchestration frameworks: Semantic Kernel / Microsoft Agent Framework, LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, Strands SDK
- Expertise in Azure AI Foundry for building, deploying, and operating agents at scale (hosted agents, agent service, memory, evaluation)
- Solid understanding of LLM concepts: prompt engineering, RAG, grounding, tool/function calling, hallucination mitigation, and evaluation
- Skills in API integration (REST APIs, JSON, authentication via OAuth2 / API keys)
- Competency in designing agent behavior: state and memory management, tool use, error handling, fallback, and escalation paths
- Capability to collaborate with architects and data engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Background in Azure AI Services and the broader Azure stack (Blob Storage, Container Services)
- Experience with multi-cloud agent deployment (e.g., AWS Bedrock via Strands SDK)
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool/connector integration
- Knowledge of LLMOps / MLOps: monitoring, evals, and cost/latency optimization for AI Agents
- Experience with vector databases, retrieval infrastructure for RAG and Docker
- Skills in Microsoft Graph API integration and delivering in enterprise or regulated/validated environments (e.g., GxP), including governance and observability tooling
Benefits
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year for personal needs
- Discounts for fitness clubs
- Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
We connect like-minded people
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
We cover it all:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
- Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
- Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
We cover it all:
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)