Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot

TymblHub; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,670,000 - 4,050,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Kochi, India is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own software delivery end-to-end and mentor the technical team. You will drive design, development, and rollout of customer-facing applications using a modern stack on cloud infrastructure.

The role requires 8–12 years in IT, 10+ years in software development, and hands-on expertise with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions). Strong SQL and PostgreSQL experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of overall IT experience with 10+ years in software development
• Minimum 1 year in a leadership capacity
• Strong Java and SQL skills with Spring Boot and microservices
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD practices
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and cloud environments

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and rollout of enhancements for customer-facing applications
• Maintain a high release cadence (20+ releases/month) using GitHub Actions CI/CD
• Operate across the stack with Spring, Java, and PostgreSQL
• Mentor and provide technical direction to the engineering team
• Own software delivery end-to-end from design to deployment

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

SQL

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Leadership

PostgreSQL

Software delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Job description

# Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring BootEPAM SystemsPosted on October 22, 2026---Experience8 - 12 yrsSalary (CTC)₹36.7L - ₹40.5LJob LocationKochi, IndiaVacancy1DesignationLead Software EngineerJob TypeNot specified---## Job DescriptionWe're looking for a **Lead Software Engineer** to take full ownership of software delivery from start to finish while providing direction to a technical team. This position involves directing the design, development, and rollout of improvements to customer-facing applications, utilizing a modern tech stack hosted on cloud infrastructure.**Responsibilities*** Direct the design, development, and rollout of enhancements for customer-facing applications* Maintain a high release cadence (20+ releases/month) using the GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline* Operate across the technology stack, including Spring, Java, and PostgreSQL* Use the minor-enhancement boundary (roughly 5 working days / 40 hours) to scope incoming requests* Partner with the Enhancement Architect to align on design and assess technical risk* Offer technical direction to Engineers who support the application portfolio* Take full ownership of software delivery from start to finish while mentoring and guiding the technical team**Requirements*** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline* 8 to 12 years of overall IT experience, with 10+ years specifically in software development, testing, and implementation* A minimum of 1 year in a relevant leadership capacity* Strong skills in Java and SQL* Deep expertise in Spring Boot and microservices deployment* A track record with GitHub Actions and CI/CD practices that support a high release cadence (20+ releases/month)* Working knowledge of PostgreSQL**Nice to have*** Understanding of Redis and RabbitMQ* Hands-on experience deploying dockerized microservices* Exposure to AWS and Azure cloud environments