EPAM Systems
Posted 1mo ago

Lead AI Agent Developer

EPAM Systems
Armenia or Georgia or Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing agents
  • building agents
  • integrating systems
Requirements
  • Expert Python development for AI agents
  • Experience with agent orchestration frameworks and Azure AI Foundry
  • LLM concepts (RAG
  • Grounding
  • Prompt engineering)
  • API integration, and B2+ English proficiency
Technical tools mentioned
PythonAzure AI FoundrySemantic KernelMicrosoft Agent FrameworkLangGraphLangChainAutoGenStrands SDKAzure DevOpsREST APIsJSONOAuth2DockerBlob StorageContainer ServicesAWS BedrockModel Context Protocol (MCP)Microsoft Graph APIvector databases

Job description

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

We offer/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 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • 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 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • 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 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • 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 LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • 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: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 
  • Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

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)

EPAM Armenia is a team of talented innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2014, we opened our first office in Yerevan, and now we have a second engineering hub in Gyumri. We've built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees rapidly advance their careers. Here you will work with the world's industry leaders, support impactful projects using the latest technologies, collaborate with multi-national teams, and have access to a wide variety of development opportunities.

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.

EPAM Uzbekistan is a team of technologists and innovators united by technology. In 2019, we opened our first office in Tashkent. Since then, we’ve built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

This is a fully remote position that offers you the flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Yerevan or Gyumri.

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek.

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Uzbekistan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Tashkent.

About EPAM Systems

Provides global digital platform engineering and software development services.