senior / lead machine learning engineer - llm & genai applications (relocation to cyprus)
Sep 17, 2026 · EPAM Global
What you'll do
- Design and deploy production-grade Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using LangChain or LangGraph and vector databases
- Build and orchestrate LLM-based conversational AI and chatbots for enterprise-scale environments
- Architect AI agent workflows applying best practices in prompt engineering and evaluation
- Develop and deploy ML/NLP models using Python, Transformers, and modern frameworks
- Implement and manage MLOps practices including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS SageMaker or equivalent)
- Develop microservices and RESTful APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks following TDD principles
- Lead and mentor ML/Python engineers ensuring technical excellence and delivery efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert business requirements into scalable AI solutions
- Apply monitoring and observability tools for GenAI evaluation and production-quality metrics
- Drive technical innovation, ensuring system reliability and performance at scale
Key requirements
- 6+ years' experience
- Proficiency in Python and software engineering fundamentals including design patterns and TDD
- Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and vector databases
- Knowledge of Transformers framework and spaCy for NLP/ML model development
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AWS SageMaker for MLOps
- Skill in REST API development and microservice architectures using FastAPI or similar
- Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI agent frameworks, and GenAI evaluation methodologies
- Computer Science / Engineering / Any Fieldpreferred
Benefits
- Private healthcare insurance, global travel medical and accident insurance, regular performance assessments, referral bonuses, family friendly initiatives, learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses.
About the job
We're looking for a Senior / Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in Nicosia, Cyprus in a remote working mode. In this role, you will design and build enterprise-scale applications powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. You will own the full lifecycle of GenAI…
About the company
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients’ transformation challenges by fusing EPAM Continuum’s integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients’ time to market and drive greater value from their innovations and digital investments.
We make GenAI real with our AI LLM orchestration, testing and engineering solutions, EPAM DIAL, EPAM EliteA™ and EPAM AI/RUN™, respectively.
We deliver globally, but engage locally with our expert teams of consultants, architects, designers and engineers, making the future real for our clients, our partners and our people around the world.
We believe the right solutions are the ones that improve people’s lives and fuel competitive advantage for our clients across diverse industries. Our thinking comes to life in the experiences, products and platforms we design and bring to market.
Added to the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 in 2021 and recognized by Glassdoor and Newsweek as a Top 100 Best Workplace, our multidisciplinary teams serve customers across six continents. We are proud to be among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services in the Fortune 1000 and to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Experience Build Services, Worldwide Experience Design Services and Worldwide Software Engineering Services.
About the company
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients’ transformation challenges by fusing EPAM Continuum’s integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients’ time to market and drive greater value from their innovations and digital investments.
We make GenAI real with our AI LLM orchestration, testing and engineering solutions, EPAM DIAL, EPAM EliteA™ and EPAM AI/RUN™, respectively.
We deliver globally, but engage locally with our expert teams of consultants, architects, designers and engineers, making the future real for our clients, our partners and our people around the world.
We believe the right solutions are the ones that improve people’s lives and fuel competitive advantage for our clients across diverse industries. Our thinking comes to life in the experiences, products and platforms we design and bring to market.
Added to the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 in 2021 and recognized by Glassdoor and Newsweek as a Top 100 Best Workplace, our multidisciplinary teams serve customers across six continents. We are proud to be among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services in the Fortune 1000 and to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Experience Build Services, Worldwide Experience Design Services and Worldwide Software Engineering Services.