EPAM is looking for a Senior Node.js AI Software Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you'll design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js, Nest.js, and TypeScript, build robust GraphQL and REST APIs, and work with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments. You'll also have the opportunity to research and integrate AI capabilities, including LLM-based solutions, into production applications.
You'll collaborate closely with engineers, architects, product teams, and other stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and scale robust backend services using Node.js, Nest.js, and TypeScript
- Design, build, and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs, ensuring reliable and seamless third-party integrations
- Deploy, manage, and optimize backend applications and cloud environments on AWS and/or Azure
- Research, evaluate, and integrate AI models and services to deliver intelligent product features
- Integrate AI/ML APIs, including LLM-based solutions, into production applications
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to design effective technical solutions
- Participate actively in Scrum events, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, and Retrospectives
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code and contribute to automated testing practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend, API, integration, and performance issues
- Contribute to architectural discussions and continuously improve backend development practices
Requirements
- 5+ years of practical experience in backend development
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, Nest.js, and TypeScript
- Proven experience designing and developing GraphQL APIs
- Solid experience building REST APIs and integrating complex third-party services
- Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
- Practical experience integrating AI/ML APIs, such as OpenAI and other LLM-based services, into production environments
- Good understanding of backend architecture, scalable systems, and microservices principles
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Strong understanding of software development best practices, clean code, testing, and code quality
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, architects, product teams, and other stakeholders
- Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children