Lead Software Engineer - Java

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Maharashtra, India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to head a development team and oversee design, development, and deployment of scalable Java-based solutions.

You will guide engineers through the full SDLC, drive RESTful API design, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring peers. The role demands hands-on leadership, deep Java/Spring expertise, and a proven ability to deliver high-volume, low-latency systems across cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development.
• Deep Java, Spring, RESTful API and ORM expertise.
• Strong front-end integration with React.js and HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach a team of software engineers across the development lifecycle
• Manage design, development, and deployment of technical solutions
• Build Java-based solutions optimized for high-volume, low-latency performance
• Participate in every phase of the software development lifecycle
• Assess user requirements to establish business objectives
• Verify that application designs align with business goals
• Detect and troubleshoot technical issues as they emerge
• Collaborate with architects and the technology team to stay aligned with technical strategy
• Investigate and assess technical solutions that address business needs
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to the development team

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coaching

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Data/JPA

React.js

JavaScript ES6+

HTML5/CSS3

Git

RESTful APIs

Hibernate

SQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Microservices

Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Spring Boot to head up a development team and oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach a team of software engineers across the development lifecycle
• Manage the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions
• Build, implement, and maintain Java-based solutions optimized for high-volume, low-latency performance
• Participate in every phase of the software development lifecycle
• Assess user requirements to establish business objectives
• Verify that application designs align with business goals
• Detect and troubleshoot technical issues as they emerge
• Collaborate with architects and the technology team to stay aligned with technical strategy
• Investigate and assess technical solutions that address business needs
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to the development team

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software development
• Strong command of Java (Core), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC), and Spring Data/JPA
• Deep knowledge of RESTful API design and development, along with Hibernate or comparable ORM frameworks
• Proficiency in React.js (hooks, functional components, state management), JavaScript (ES6+), and HTML5/CSS3
• Hands-on experience connecting frontend (React) with backend (Java/Spring) and using Git for version control
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (such as PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Ability to debug and resolve issues across the full technology stack
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
• Self-driven and proactive mindset
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and emerging technologies
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities