Senior Software Engineer – Java

EPAM Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java and Azure to own backend design and delivery. You will build robust, scalable services and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet demanding business goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, code quality, and operating in a fast-paced environment. You will design microservices, implement REST/SOAP APIs, and participate in release cycles, code reviews, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on Java and Spring experience.
• Experience building microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficient in APIs: REST/SOAP, Thrift or gRPC.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to shape backend design.
• Develop and test scalable Java microservices.
• Debug production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain JIRA updates and project progress.
• Collaborate across teams to meet business goals.

Skills

Java

Spring

Go Lang

REST API

gRPC

OOP & Design

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Resiliency Patterns

Monitoring Tools

Git

Monorepos

English Communication

Tools

Maven

Jenkins

GitLab

GitHub

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