EPAM Systems Software Developer Sr reviews

I signed my offer with a clear assurance that the role would be fully remote. For the first year, it worked out great, I wrapped up my first project without any issues. But now that I’m between projects, management is suddenly telling me I need to relocate to a base location for client interviews. The catch is, there are no offices anywhere near my hometown in the Eastern zone. Moving would mean uprooting my entire life, something I specifically avoided by choosing a remote role. I even see remote-eligible roles on our internal portal, so the "mandatory relocation" feels like a bait-and-switch. It’s incredibly frustrating when key employment terms are changed after you've already committed a year to the company. How would you handle this? Should I stand my ground based on the original agreement, or is this a sign that the company is moving away from remote work entirely?

Like many large outsourcing companies, your experience depends heavily on the project and the client. Internal processes can sometimes be slow, and career growth or salary increases take time. Project changes and bench periods can also create some uncertainty.