We are looking for a Chief Front-End Developer to join our team. You will modernize build systems, improve CI/CD feedback loops, and drive safe adoption of AI-assisted coding to accelerate delivery—apply to help raise productivity across the organization.
Responsibilities
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Analyze end-to-end front-end workflows from local setup to production release
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Identify bottlenecks in build, test, and deploy cycles and implement measurable fixes
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Design and maintain shared tooling, templates, and boilerplate configurations for front-end teams
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Standardize linting, formatting, and dependency management to reduce friction and rework
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Modernize build and bundling approaches to improve performance and reduce bundle size
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Collaborate with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and speed up feedback loops
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Pilot and roll out AI-assisted coding tools and AI agent workflows for engineers
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Define safe usage guidelines and best practices for Generative AI in development
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Create documentation and internal enablement materials for new tooling and processes
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Train and support front-end engineers to maximize productivity with upgraded workflows
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Monitor productivity signals and iterate on improvements based on data and feedback
Requirements
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7+ years of experience with JavaScript and TypeScript in modern front-end stacks
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5+ years of experience building or maintaining ReactJS and Next.js applications
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5+ years of experience designing developer tooling, templates, or platform capabilities for internal engineers
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Strong leadership skills to influence engineering standards and drive adoption across teams
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Proven project ownership for cross-team initiatives improving build, test, and release throughput
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Deep build-system knowledge with Vite, Webpack, or Turborepo and monorepo strategies
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Hands-on CI/CD expertise with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI for front-end pipelines
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Strong AI agents frameworks experience integrating AI-assisted coding into workflows
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Excellent communication skills to document practices, teach teams, and align stakeholders
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Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
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Strong analytical skills to identify bottlenecks and define measurable improvements
Nice to have
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Experience with Nx or ESBuild
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Experience with GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or custom LLM tooling
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Experience defining testing automation standards for front-end platforms
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Experience optimizing monorepo performance at scale
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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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.
