Lead Software Engineer - Java with GEN AI

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Developer to drive AI adoption using GitHub Copilot across customer teams. You will coach developers, enhance development efficiency, and support onboarding and adoption activities.

You will participate in client-facing discussions, demos, and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote best practices and measurable adoption outcomes. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on Java 8+ coding, microservices, REST APIs, system design, and Gen AI fundamentals within

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 1+ years of team leading experience.
• Hands-on proficiency in Java 8+.
• Expertise in Microservices, REST API, and System Design.
• Knowledge of Gen AI fundamentals and Prompt Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools.
• Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and developer workflows.
• Competency in communication, coaching, and stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and client-facing teams.
• Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide development teams on the effective use of GitHub Copilot.
• Help developers leverage AI-assisted coding for code generation, optimization, documentation, and unit testing.
• Understand team development workflows and recommend Copilot best practices.
• Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops.
• Collect adoption metrics, feedback, and improvement opportunities from teams.
• Prepare user guidance, process documentation, and best-practice documents.
• Coordinate with Scrum and support teams for issue resolution and enablement activities.
• Participate in client-facing discussions, status meetings, and adoption reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Java 8+

Microservices

REST API

System design

Gen AI fundamentals

Prompt engineering

Agile & Scrum

GitHub Copilot familiarity

Communication & coaching

SDLC & coding standards

Client-facing collaboration

English communication (B2+)

Tools

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Developer to support AI adoption activities using GitHub Copilot across customer teams. The role involves coaching developers on effective GitHub Copilot usage, helping teams improve development efficiency, supporting onboarding/adoption activities, and enabling AI-assisted development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coach and guide development teams on the effective use of GitHub Copilot
• Help developers leverage AI-assisted coding for code generation, code optimization, documentation, and unit testing
• Understand team development workflows and recommend Copilot best practices
• Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops
• Collect adoption metrics, feedback, and improvement opportunities from teams
• Prepare user guidance, process documentation, and best-practice documents
• Coordinate with Scrum and support teams for issue resolution and enablement activities
• Participate in client-facing discussions, status meetings, and adoption reviews

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• 1+ years of team leading experience
• Hands-on proficiency in Java 8+
• Expertise in Microservices, REST API, and System Design
• Knowledge of Gen AI fundamentals and Prompt Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools
• Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and developer workflows
• Competency in communication, coaching, and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with cross-functional and client-facing teams
• Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Angular, or other modern development languages and frameworks
• Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Exposure to AI/GenAI tools and developer productivity solutions
• Background in platform adoption or support activities

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

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.