Lead Software Developer - Java FS Angular

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai, India seeks a Lead Software Engineer to advance a product lifecycle platform built on Java, Angular, Kafka, and PostgreSQL. The role emphasizes an AI-native delivery approach and modern microservices architecture for high-scale operations.

Responsibilities include building and sustaining the platform, ensuring CI/CD compliance, and collaborating across REST APIs and service integrations.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of Java full stack experience with Angular.
• Experience with REST APIs and service-to-service communication.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and engineering standards.
• Ability to work well in a team and accept feedback.
• Focus on high-availability platforms and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a product lifecycle platform using Java, Angular, and PostgreSQL.
• Contribute to a microservices architecture for industrial-scale performance.
• Apply engineering standards and CI/CD practices throughout development.
• Coordinate REST APIs and service integrations across teams.
• Maintain platform reliability with a strong support on incidents.
• Participate in code reviews and testing activities with peers.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-moving environment with modern approaches.

Skills

Java

Angular

REST APIs

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Tools

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team, contributing to the build-out and upkeep of a product lifecycle platform built on Java, Angular, Kafka, and PostgreSQL. This engagement follows an AI-native delivery approach, embedding AI Ops and AI SDLC practices from the very start, and offers exposure to a modern microservices architecture supporting genuine industrial-scale operations, handling over 1 million products and more than 100,000 client submissions each year.

Responsibilities

• Help build and sustain a product lifecycle platform constructed with Java, Angular, and PostgreSQL
• Contribute to a microservices architecture engineered for industrial-scale performance
• Apply recognized engineering standards and CI/CD practices throughout the development process
• Facilitate communication across REST APIs and various service integrations
• Help preserve platform dependability under a 24/5 operational model, including 24/7 coverage for P1/P2 incidents
• Take part in code reviews and testing activities alongside fellow engineers
• Respond constructively to feedback and raise questions to support ongoing improvement
• Adjust quickly to a fast-moving environment while picking up modern engineering approaches

Requirements

• Between 8 and 12 years of background in Java Full Stack development paired with Angular
• Working knowledge of REST APIs and service-to-service communication
• Willingness to operate within defined engineering standards and CI/CD processes
• Ability to work well within a team setting and respond positively to constructive input
• Careful attention to detail when supporting platforms that demand high availability
• English proficiency at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Kafka, PostgreSQL, or Elasticsearch
• Understanding of hexagonal or microservices architectural patterns
• Background contributing to teams following structured code review and testing practices