Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation opportunities

Learning & development

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to drive delivery of Java microservices and cloud services. You will lead architectural governance, ensure solid API contracts, uphold code quality, and guide planning across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration with CTO and architects, and delivering robust, scalable cloud-native solutions with a focus on API economy and data-driven pipelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing microservices, REST APIs and front-end applications.
• Strong Java, Node.js, and Spring Boot foundations for APIs and services.
• Expertise with AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS and CloudWatch.
• Experience with DynamoDB and Aurora databases; API testing experience; familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Assume ownership for the team’s technology solutions and delivery results.
• Guide the team with technical thought leadership and decision support.
• Remove blockers across the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery.
• Work with architects and CTO organization to align governance and best practices.
• Deliver solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements with high quality.
• Oversee data models, API contracts, architecture, and code quality.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS Cloud

DynamoDB

Aurora

SQS

CloudWatch

Splunk

API Testing

Team Leadership

Tools

AWS ECS

Lambda

DynamoDB

Aurora

SQS

CloudWatch

Splunk

Python (optional)

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We are building a team around a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud who can lead delivery of Java microservices and AWS Cloud services with strong ownership. You will collaborate on governance and architecture, ensure solid API contracts and code quality, and guide planning and priorities—apply today.ResponsibilitiesAssume ownership for the team’s technology solutions and delivery resultsGuide the team with technical thought leadership and decision supportRemove technology blockers across the project lifecycleWork with architects and the CTO organization to align on governance and best practicesDeliver solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements with high qualityEnhance designs, architectures, and frameworks through continuous contributionOversee quality for data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and codeHelp estimate effort, plan work, set priorities, and surface dependenciesEnable collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholder groupsProvide hands-on leadership in AWS Cloud Native microservices architectureRequirements8+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIsStrong technical foundation in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot for APIs and microservicesExpert-level experience with AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and CloudwatchHands-on familiarity with DynamoDB and Aurora databasesExperience working in agile methodology and using API testing toolsKnowledge of monitoring tools like SplunkStrong client-facing communication with effective presentation skillsDetail focus and ability to work in ambiguity while preserving structureTeam leadership experience working across groups including Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiativesAbility to remove technical fuzziness and turn it into clear solutionsNice to havePython programming exposureAbility to contribute to cloud-native data pipelinesExperience aligning solutions with business acumen and API economyTechnologiesBackend – Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIsCloud – AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)Database – DynamoDB, AuroraOther language – Python (Optional)Monitoring – SplunkTesting – API Testing ToolsWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)