Lead Software Engineer - Java with GEN AI

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Developer in India to support AI adoption activities using GitHub Copilot. You will coach developers, help teams enhance coding efficiency, and enable best practices for AI-assisted development.

With 8+ years in software development, you should be proficient in Java and familiar with Agile methodologies. The role involves conducting workshops and supporting customer teams through effective onboarding and adoption activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• 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.
• Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops.

Skills

Java 8+

Microservices

REST API

System Design

Agile Methodologies

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Communication

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