Forward Deployed Engineer / Technical Lead

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, 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.
We are seeking a hands-on Forward Deployed Engineer / Technical Lead to modernize and expand a supply chain logistics portal used to manage hardware fulfillment and shipment visibility for clients. You will assess the current system, align stakeholders, and lead delivery across regions while building key improvements. Apply to help ship impactful workflow upgrades.
Responsibilities
Assess the existing portal architecture and identify bottlenecks, UX friction, and workflow optimization opportunities
Lead stakeholder discovery with internal teams and clients to gather requirements across logistics and supply chain operations
Architect scalable features and integrations that improve shipment tracking and order fulfillment visibility
Build and ship high-impact features using internal UI platforms and frameworks
Define PRDs, user stories, and API specifications that translate business needs into executable plans
Coordinate cross-regional delivery by delegating work, unblocking teams, and running code reviews with offshore engineers in India
Establish standard development practices and serve as the US technical anchor to scale feature delivery
Requirements
5+ years of experience with Java in full-stack or backend development
Experience in technical systems architecture or technical product engineering for enterprise web applications
Proven leadership experience leading offshore delivery teams, including scoping and task allocation
Strong project execution skills writing PRDs, user stories, and API specifications
Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and secure cross-platform data integrations
Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and integration patterns
Excellent communication skills to translate hardware logistics workflows into technical requirements for clients
English proficiency: B2 Upper-Intermediate
Nice to have
Supply chain systems or order management systems (OMS/SCM) experience
Hardware logistics or B2B client portal experience
Jetski framework experience
Partner portal framework experience
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work arrangement
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