Lead AI Developer

Shape the future of retail store technology by designing and operationalizing AI-driven solutions that transform business visibility and decision-making. You will bridge the gap between stakeholders and development teams, combining hands-on architectural thinking with rapid prototyping to deliver measurable real-world impact at scale. Join EPAM to engineer solutions that matter. From AI to cloud transformation, you'll collaborate with top-tier innovators, gain autonomy to explore your ideas, and grow your skills in a culture built for tech excellence. Req.#1123583663 *The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.* **Responsibilities** * Design, prototype, and operationalize AI-driven solutions that enhance store technology visibility and empower faster, more informed business decision-making * Rapidly build working AI prototypes using modern AI tooling, moving with pace from concept to deliverable in real-world retail environments * Create architecture diagrams, mockups, and requirement documentation that provide development teams with clear, actionable guidance for AI solution delivery * Partner with business stakeholders to capture, refine, and translate requirements into well-defined technical designs that align business intent with engineering capability * Guide development teams through the AI and Agile SDLC, ensuring best practices are applied consistently across the full solution lifecycle from ideation through deployment * Balance hands-on development contribution with consultative stakeholder-facing work, acting as a pragmatic and credible bridge between business and technical audiences throughout delivery **Requirements** * Demonstrated AI fluency with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping using modern AI tools and a proven track record delivering AI solutions in real-world environments * Solid understanding of software architecture principles, with the ability to design scalable, practical AI-driven solutions that meet both business and technical requirements * General knowledge of cloud technologies, with familiarity with Microsoft Azure considered a strong advantage * Strong understanding of business requirement processes, with experience translating stakeholder needs into clear technical designs, mockups, and requirement artifacts for development teams * Working knowledge of AI and Agile SDLC practices, with the ability to guide and support cross-functional development teams through structured delivery processes * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with both technical and non-technical audiences, with retail industry experience considered a valuable plus **We offer** * Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid) * Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid) * Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid) * Telehealth (Company Paid) * Short-term Disability (Company Paid) * Long