Is EPAM Systems a good company to work for as a Lead Developer?

Lead Developer professionals working at EPAM Systems have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 645 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of EPAM Systems employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Lead Developer Jobs at EPAM Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lead Developer interview questions at EPAM Systems .

Does EPAM Systems pay Lead Developer employees well?

Lead Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EPAM Systems with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 645 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lead Developer salaries at EPAM Systems.

How happy are Lead Developer professionals working at EPAM Systems?

81% of Lead Developer employees at EPAM Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Lead Developer professionals have also rated EPAM Systems with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 4.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2027) , Software Engineer (1960) , Lead Software Engineer (676) , Junior Software Engineer (283) , Business Analyst (265) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (210) , Senior Systems Engineer (187) , Systems Engineer (173) , Delivery Manager (143) , Devops Engineer (122) , Software Test Automation Engineer (109) , Data Engineer (104) , Front End Developer (99)

What are the pros of working at EPAM Systems according to real employee reviews?

"It is pretty organized and let you have a good work/life balance" ((in 605 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 446 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 404 reviews)); "The company provides good opportunities for professional grow because of a huge number of learning programs and services." ((in 393 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 389 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EPAM Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Low Salaries & Broken Promises – The company often misrepresents its financial situation or makes false promises about salary increases." ((in 1512 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 331 reviews)); "1. Ratio of Management to Employees is very high [ Too many managers associated in a project which adds to the micromanagement in the end]" ((in 204 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 70 reviews)); "Communication is poor, sometimes aggressive, finger" ((in 44 reviews))

EPAM Systems Lead Developer reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(645 total reviews)

Balazs Fejes

81% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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Lead Developer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 645 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Developer professionals have a good working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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645 reviews

3.0

Dec 28, 2025

They don't value their employees

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to grow, a lot of internal courses and programs

Cons

4 years no salary review, no bonuses

4.0

Dec 18, 2025

Fine place to work

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quite balanced benefits and work/time balance for the majority of the employees

Cons

All depends on the project If your project is good and respective your impression is going to be the same If not, unfortunately not

EPAM Systems Response

6mo

Hello, and thanks for leaving us a balanced review. We appreciate your personal perspective. It's great to see that you've enjoyed balanced benefits and working arrangements during your time with us. We realize that working with clients can be a challenge. Your professionalism and patience are key strengths that reflect EPAM's values. We highly recommend having an open conversation with your Resource Manager if you find yourself in an undesirable situation. EPAMers have options when it comes to project work. If you need support or want to talk through strategies, please reach out—we’re here to help you succeed! We can be reached at Glassdoor@epam.com.

3.0

Dec 15, 2025

NA

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities, cultural diversity, salary

Cons

No consistency in org policies around promotion, project & client allocation

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