Lead Software Developer – Java with AWS Cloud

Epam Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specialized in Java and AWS Cloud to guide front‑end applications, microservices, and cloud ecosystems. You will own tech deliverables and drive architecture decisions across multiple teams.

The role requires hands‑on expertise, leadership, and strong communication to collaborate with architects, CTO groups, and API initiatives while delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and developing front‑end applications, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot with APIs and microservices.
• Expertise in AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and CloudWatch.
• Knowledge of databases like DynamoDB and Aurora.
• Skills in agile methodology and API testing tools.
• Understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk.
• Client-facing and strong communicative abilities with presentation skills.
• Ability to work in ambiguity while maintaining structure.
• Leadership across multiple teams and CTO organization initiatives.
• Removing technical fuzziness and delivering clear solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for the technology solutions and deliverables of the team.
• Provide technology thought leadership and guide the team in making informed decisions.
• Remove obstacles related to technology throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices.
• Address functional and non‑functional requirements while building high‑quality solutions.
• Contribute to and enhance designs, architectures, and frameworks.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code.
• Assist with effort estimation, planning, priority setting, and dependencies.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Serve as a strong technologist with hands‑on knowledge of AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture.

Skills

Java

AWS

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Team leadership

Client-facing

Agile

API testing

Splunk

Tools

ECS

DynamoDB

CloudWatch

SQS

Aurora

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java and AWS Cloud solutions to join our dynamic team.

This role demands someone with a blend of hands‑on expertise, technical leadership, and business acumen to drive impactful software deliveries for our front‑end applications, microservices, and cloud ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for the technology solutions and deliverables of the team
• Provide technology thought leadership and guide the team in making informed decisions
• Remove obstacles related to technology throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices
• Address functional and non‑functional requirements while building high‑quality solutions
• Contribute to and enhance designs, architectures, and frameworks
• Oversee and ensure the quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
• Assist with effort estimation, planning, priority setting, and identifying dependencies
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Serve as a strong technologist with hands‑on knowledge of AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing and developing front‑end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
• Background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies, including APIs and microservices
• Expertise in AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
• Knowledge of databases like DynamoDB and Aurora
• Skills in agile methodology and API testing tools
• Understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk
• Client‑facing and strong communicative abilities with presentation skills
• Attention to detail and capacity to work in ambiguity while maintaining structure
• Team leadership with experience collaborating across teams like Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
• Competency in removing technical fuzziness and delivering clear solutions

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Python programming
• Capability to work with data pipelines in a cloud‑native environment
• Showcase of building solutions aligning business acumen with API economy

Technologies

• Backend Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs
• Cloud AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)
• Database DynamoDB, Aurora
• Other language Python (Optional)
• Monitoring Splunk
• Testing API Testing Tools