Senior Software Engineer – Java

EPAM Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in India seeks a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Java and Azure to contribute to cutting-edge projects. You will analyze requirements, design scalable Java-based applications and microservices, and ensure high-quality software delivery across teams.

The role emphasizes strong English communication, collaboration with cross-functional groups, and active participation in end-to-end release cycles. A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on Java and Spring experience with microservices.
• Experience building distributed systems and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to shape application design.
• Define objectives aligned with business goals.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop and test high-quality software per industry standards.
• Update JIRA on project progress and task status.
• Design and implement scalable Java-based applications and microservices.
• Produce design documentation for team and stakeholders.
• Navigate end-to-end release processes efficiently.

Skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Java

Azure

Spring

Go Lang

REST/SOAP

Thrift

gRPC

Git

Grafana

Kibana

Prometheus

Splunk

Maven

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java and Azure who is ready to contribute to our cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to shape application design
• Define application objectives and ensure alignment with business goals
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Develop and test high-quality software, adhering to industry standards
• Regularly update JIRA on project progress and task status
• Debug and resolve complex technical challenges effectively
• Design and execute scalable Java-based applications and microservices
• Produce thorough design documentation to support team and stakeholders
• Recommend application improvements and best practices
• Continuously seek new technologies and trends to enhance skills and solutions
• Navigate and manage end-to-end release processes efficiently

Requirements

• 5-8 years of hands‑on experience with Java, open-source frameworks like Spring, and multithreaded application development, with added experience in Go Lang
• Competency in creating and integrating APIs using REST/SOAP and exposure to binary payloads with frameworks such as Thrift or gRPC
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns (core and enterprise)
• At least 3 years of experience building and managing microservices and distributed systems at high scale
• Expertise in resiliency patterns such as throttling, circuit breaker, and bulk heading, including CPU/memory profiling and error handling
• Skills in monitoring/alerting tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, Splunk, or Graphite with the ability to utilize dashboards and logs for debugging
• Experience with version control systems like GIT and knowledge of monorepos is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams; excellent English communication is essential

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of Java resource optimization, memory management, and caching frameworks
• Proficient troubleshooting skills for production issues, including root cause analysis
• Advanced knowledge of Java Multithreading and Microservices architecture
• Expertise in Java design patterns and best practices
• Familiarity with tools and processes like Maven, Jenkins, GITLab/GitHub
• Understanding of security concepts (authentication, authorization, SSL), web service proxies, and secured token exchanges