Senior Software Engineer - Java & AWS Cloud Services

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Java & AWS Cloud Services to build scalable, secure web services powered by Java and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, deliver RESTful APIs, and drive performance and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining scalable Java web services, integrating with front-end teams, and ensuring security and robustness through best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT industry experience with strong Java expertise.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proficient with Spring Boot and security practices (Spring Security, JWT).
• SQL queries and stored procedures; Hibernate ORM experience.
• Linux command line proficiency and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.
• Experience with Git and Azure DevOps workflows.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of Swing, AWT, JavaFX and Java desktop apps.
• Strong analytical and collaborative abilities.
• English proficiency at B2+ or higher.

Responsibilities

• Create, design, and maintain scalable Java web services.
• Deliver RESTful APIs for client-server communication.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver software.
• Apply best practices for reliability, security and performance.
• Optimize scalability, caching, and database interactions.
• Perform code reviews and uphold coding standards.
• Stay updated on Java and web services technologies.

Skills

Java proficiency

RESTful APIs

Security best practices

SQL & stored procedures

Linux commands

Web security principles

English B2+

Team collaboration

Java desktop apps

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Java programming certification

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate ORM

JWT

Git

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Swing/JavaFX

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Java & AWS Cloud Services to build scalable, secure web services powered by Java and cloud platforms. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, deliver RESTful APIs, and drive performance and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create, design, and maintain scalable, high-performance web services using Java
• Coordinate with front-end developers to integrate web services into web applications effectively
• Deliver RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between client-side and server-side applications
• Apply best practices and standards to ensure service reliability, robustness, and security
• Optimize scalability and performance through caching, load balancing, and database optimization
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure compliance with coding standards
• Stay informed about the latest Java development and web services technologies

Requirements

• IT industry experience of 5+ years with strong Java proficiency across at least 5+ years
• Solid understanding of web services development, including RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot to build and deploy web services
• Proven expertise in security best practices, including Spring Security and JWT for authentication and authorization
• Experience writing SQL queries and stored procedures and using Hibernate for ORM-based database interaction
• Proficiency in Linux commands and common troubleshooting workflows
• Deep knowledge of web security principles and best practices
• Hands-on skills with version control systems such as Git and ADO
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps (Sprint board, PR, Jenkins, Docker & Kubernetes, etc.)
• Ability to leverage Swing, AWT, JavaFX, and Java Desktop Applications
• Excellent analytical skills and strong problem-solving capability
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• English proficiency Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of Angular
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Background in Agile development methodologies, with certification in Java programming or related technologies