Lead Software Engineer - Java

EPAM Systems
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot to lead backend development for distributed, cloud-hosted systems. You will build Java 21 and Spring Boot services, implement microservices on Azure Cloud with Kubernetes, and ensure reliable CI/CD-driven delivery. Apply now and make an impact.

Responsibilities

  • Build enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
  • Architect and implement microservices solutions deployed to cloud platforms
  • Develop RESTful APIs to integrate backend services with frontend applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
  • Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering team members
  • Support architectural decisions to meet quality, security, reliability, and compliance standards
  • Apply Agile and DevOps best practices across the software development lifecycle
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack
  • Leverage containerization and orchestration tools to deploy and manage services

Requirements

  • Proven 8+ years of hands-on design and development experience using Java 21, Quarkus, and Java/JEE
  • Strong expertise with Spring Boot, Spring Security, and JUnit
  • Solid understanding of relational databases such as Oracle, Sybase, and PL/SQL
  • Demonstrated experience with microservices architecture, Azure Cloud, and Serverless
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, including pods, containers, services, and Istio
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Redis
  • Strong skills in RESTful APIs and integrating backend services with frontend applications
  • Familiarity with Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Nice to have

  • Understanding of UI technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and React (including Hooks)
  • Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript
  • Experience with performance tuning and DevOps
  • Capability to implement UX designs into responsive, scalable, maintainable UI solutions following industry standards and patterns

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