Senior Software Engineer – Java

EPAM Systems; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Java and Azure to deliver robust backend solutions. You will own design and implementation, collaborating across teams to meet business goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include shaping architecture, troubleshooting production issues, and releasing scalable Java-based microservices. Strong Java, Spring, and API experience with a focus on performance and reliability will be essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring, plus Go Lang exposure.
• REST/SOAP API development experience and exposure to Thrift/gRPC.
• Proficient in OOP and design patterns.
• 3+ years building microservices and distributed systems at scale.
• Knowledge of resiliency patterns, profiling, and error handling.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana/Kibana/Prometheus.
• Version control with Git; monorepos is a plus.
• Strong English communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user 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 following standards.
• Update JIRA with progress and tasks.
• Debug and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Design and deploy Java-based microservices.
• Produce design documentation for teams and stakeholders.
• Suggest improvements and best practices.
• Keep up with new technologies to enhance solutions.
• Manage end-to-end release processes efficiently.

Skills

Java

Spring

Go

REST API

gRPC

OOP

Design patterns

Microservices

Distributed systems

Monitoring

Git

English

Tools

Thrift

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.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of delivering robust, scalable, and reliable backend solutions while collaborating across teams to meet business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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