Lead Go Developer

We are looking for a Lead Go Developer to join our client’s CLI team, where you will help shape the core developer experience for our industry-leading AI-native Developer Security Platform.In this role, you’ll design and evolve the client's CLI, a foundational tool used by millions of developers and security engineers both locally and in CI/CD pipelines. You’ll work at the intersection of developer experience and platform engineering, ensuring the CLI remains intuitive, reliable, and extensible across diverse workflows and environments. Your contributions will directly impact how customers adopt secure development practices at scale, empowering innovation while reducing business risk.The position requires occasional week-long business trips within Europe.ResponsibilitiesDrive technical decisions that shape the long-term evolution of the CLI, balancing immediate product needs with sustainable architecture and maintainabilityPartner with product managers and designers to translate complex security capabilities into simple, intuitive developer workflowsAct as a technical multiplier for other engineering teams by enabling them to deliver CLI functionality faster and more consistentlyLead initiatives that improve the reliability and predictability of the CLI across diverse real-world usage patternsContribute to a strong engineering culture by raising the bar on code quality, design reviews, and technical documentationMentor and support other engineers, sharing context and best practices for building developer-facing platformsUse data, feedback, and real user workflows to continuously refine and validate CLI behavior and design decisionsTake end-to-end ownership of CLI initiatives, from design and implementation to release and long-term maintenanceCollaborate cross-functionally to align priorities, build consensus, and influence the broader engineering organizationChampion best practices for building developer tooling that is robust, reliable, and integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelinesRequirementsExperience building and maintaining developer tooling or CLI utilities that integrate into CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows5+ years of deep expertise in Go (Golang) with the ability to work effectively in TypeScript or a strong willingness to ramp up quicklyAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceHands-on experience with one or more CI/CD or build ecosystems such as Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI (Orbs), Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Maven, Jenkins, or similar platformsAbility to design solutions that are robust in constrained, ephemeral, and highly automated environmentsStrong systems-thinking skills, with experience reasoning about compatibility, evolution, and long-term maintenanceExperience evolving foundational tools or APIs while minimizing developer friction and managing graceful deprecation cyclesClear, thoughtful communication skills, especially for documenting both the “how” and the “why” behind architectural decisions and breaking changesStrong engineering mindset with a sense of full end-to-end ownershipOpen-minded, collaborative approach, capable of influencing and elevating the broader engineering teamExcellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)Targeting senior engineers or technical leads who bring both deep technical expertise and the ability to shape the organization’s developer tooling strategyWe offer/BenefitsWe gather like-minded people:Engineering community of industry professionalsFriendly team and enjoyable working environmentFlexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Outstanding career roadmapLeadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programsCertification (GCP, Azure, AWS)Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud GuruEnglish classesWe cover it all:Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and moreReferral bonusesCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.