Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure to guide engineering work on scalable Java microservices and backend platforms running in Azure.

You will develop, design, and maintain applications using Java, lead feature ownership, participate in SDLC, and ensure performance and scalability. You will also integrate RESTful APIs and support CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 8+ years of Java/Spring experience, strong cloud knowledge, and English at a B2 level.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience in Java/Spring with Azure
• Hands-on Java and Spring framework development
• Experience with APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong cloud knowledge in Azure and related services
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Proficient in debugging and performance optimization
• English proficiency at B2 level for communication and documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices
• Lead feature ownership from concept through deployment with focus on performance and scalability
• Support all SDLC stages from analysis to release; conduct detailed code reviews
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs to connect frontend and backend services
• Improve backend performance by tuning API latency and database queries
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines for smooth releases
• Engage actively in Agile/Scrum practices including sprint planning and stand-ups

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot 3.1.2

Spring Framework 6.0.7

Hibernate

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

Azure

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Functions (serverless)

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitLab CI

English (B2)

Tools

Azure Pipeline

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

We are hiring a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure to guide engineering work on scalable Java microservices and backend platforms running in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
• Lead feature ownership from initial concept through deployment with a focus on performance and scalability
• Support all stages of the SDLC, spanning analysis, design, testing, and release activities
• Produce clean, reusable, testable code and conduct detailed code reviews to keep quality high
• Diagnose and fix backend or frontend defects across different environments
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs to connect frontend and backend services effectively
• Improve backend performance by tuning API latency and database queries
• Help maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines
• Engage actively in Agile/Scrum practices including 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 (Upper-Intermediate) level to ensure effective communication and documentation