Lead Data Engineer, AI

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer with AI to design and implement intelligent AI workflows that combine models, enterprise data and business logic into reliable production solutions. In this role, you will build scalable AI deployment pipelines, integrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems and collaborate with data scientists and business experts to deliver safe, explainable and compliant AI behavior. Responsibilities Design and implement AI workflows combining models, prompts, enterprise data, tools and business logicDevelop and maintain prompt engineering strategies, including versioning, testing and optimizationImplementation of orchestration layers for multi-step reasoning, decisioning and action executionIntegrate AI capabilities into enterprise systems, APIs and user interfacesApplication of guardrails to ensure safe, explainable and compliant AI behaviorBuild and maintain production-grade AI deployment pipelinesEnsure reliability, scalability, latency optimization and cost efficiency of AI servicesImplementation of monitoring and observability for AI systems including usage, performance, drift and failuresEstablish change control, versioning, rollback and release management practicesCollaborate closely with data scientists and business experts to validate model behavior and outputsTranslate experimentation results into reliable production solutionsCommunicate operational constraints and engineering considerations to stakeholders Requirements 5+ years of experience in software developmentStrong engineering background with applied AI skillsExpertise in designing and implementing AI workflows combining models, prompts and enterprise dataProficiency in prompt engineering strategies, including versioning, testing and optimizationSkills in building production-grade AI deployment pipelines, MLOps and productionizationCompetency in monitoring and observability for AI systems, including drift, performance and failuresKnowledge of change control, versioning and release management practicesCapability to quickly ramp up on new platforms and toolsFamiliarity with large enterprise data ecosystemsEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higher We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersWe cover it all:Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceDiscounts for fitness clubs and sports programsBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services) Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Kyrgyzstan, whether it's the comfort of your home or our modern office in Bishkek. 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.