Lead Software Engineer - Java

EPAM Systems; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Chennai seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and microservices. The role emphasizes Java development (Spring Boot), cloud with Azure, and Agile teamwork.

You will own features end-to-end, build RESTful APIs, participate in code reviews, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and help optimize performance across environments. Strong communication and English at B2 level are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure.
• Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Framework.
• Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17, Spring Boot 3.1.2, Spring Framework 6.0.7, Hibernate.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Good understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Working knowledge of cloud environments, especially Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, AKS, Functions).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices).
• Take ownership of features from concept to deployment, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle—from analysis and design to testing and release.
• Write clean, testable, reusable code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across environments.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend integration.
• Optimize application performance on the backend (API latency, database queries).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Azure

Microservices

REST APIs

Spring Framework

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Performance tuning

Team collaboration

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

Hibernate

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge backend systems and microservices. The ideal candidate will excel in Java development, possess deep familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure), and have a proven track record of working in agile, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
• Take ownership of features from concept to deployment, ensuring high performance and scalability
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — from analysis and design to testing and release
• Write clean, testable, reusable code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across various environments
• Build and consume RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend integration
• Optimize application performance on the backend (API latency, database queries)
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
• Work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Requirements

• Total 8+ years of development work experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure
• Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Framework
• Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong proficiency in: Java 17, Spring Boot 3.1.2, Spring Framework 6.0.7, Hibernate, RESTful API design, and modular frontend architecture
• Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Good understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
• Working knowledge of cloud environments, especially Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions (serverless))
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum teams and communicate effectively
• English proficiency at a B2 level to ensure effective communication and documentation