Lead Java Software Developer – Java 8, Microservices, ReactJS, JUnit

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai is seeking a Lead Software Developer to drive end-to-end software solutions using Java and React. You will work with product, design, and engineering partners to shape intuitive web interfaces and scalable server-side systems, delivering high-value initiatives and expanding your technical leadership.

Responsibilities include delivering React UIs and Java services, collaborating across teams, creating REST endpoints, optimizing performance, reviewing code, and solving

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of full-stack experience with Java and React.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot and React.js expertise.
• Experience with SQL databases and Git in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end web solutions by building React-based UIs and Java-powered backend components.
• Partner with product owners, UX specialists, and engineering teams to translate business objectives into implementation requirements.
• Create REST-based services and integrate with external tools to extend platform capabilities.
• Improve system responsiveness and scalability to ensure a reliable customer experience.
• Review teammates' code and provide actionable feedback to promote engineering excellence.
• Analyze incidents, identify root causes, and implement timely resolutions.
• Keep up-to-date with new tools and development approaches to refine team processes.

Skills

Java

React.js

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Redux

Spring Boot

SQL

Git

Agile

Job description

Take on a Lead Software Developer position and help deliver end-to-end software solutions built with Java and React

Working alongside product, design, and engineering partners, you will shape intuitive web interfaces and dependable, scalable server-side systems. This opportunity allows you to make an impact on high-value initiatives while broadening your technical leadership capabilities. Submit your application to progress your software development journey

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end web solutions by building React-based user interfaces and Java-powered backend components
• Partner with product owners, UX specialists, and engineering team members to convert business objectives into detailed implementation requirements
• Create REST-based service endpoints and connect the platform with external tools to extend available functionality
• Enhance system responsiveness and growth capacity to deliver a reliable and efficient customer experience
• Review team members’ code changes and offer practical recommendations that promote engineering excellence
• Analyze software incidents, identify their underlying causes, and implement timely resolutions
• Keep abreast of evolving technical tools and development approaches to help refine team processes

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years and up to 12 years of professional experience creating full-stack products with Java and React
• Demonstrated ability to build modern client-side applications with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Redux, and React Router
• Extensive experience developing server-side functionality in Java, including use of Spring Boot or Java EE frameworks
• Capability to work with data platforms such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB while producing optimized SQL statements
• Understanding of collaborative source management through Git and iterative delivery practices within Agile teams
• Strong analytical thinking and an effective team-oriented approach to addressing technical challenges