Senior Software Engineer Java Cloud AWS

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

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Java Cloud (AWS) to design and deliver secure, scalable Java web services in a cloud-first environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build RESTful APIs, improve reliability, and optimize performance using industry-standard engineering practices.

You will contribute to service design, security with JWT and Spring Security, and deploy in AWS, with a focus on code quality, testability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience with strong Java proficiency.
• Experience building web services with RESTful APIs and Spring Boot.
• Security best practices including Spring Security and JWT.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain scalable, high-performance Java web services.
• Partner with front-end developers to connect services with web apps.
• Build RESTful APIs to support client/server communication.
• Apply best practices to keep services reliable, resilient, and secure.
• Tune services for scalability using caching, load balancing, and DB optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA engineers to deliver quality software.
• Review code and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Stay current with new Java/web services technologies and patterns.

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Spring Security/JWT

SQL/Hibernate

Linux

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps/Jenkins

Angular

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

English (B2+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are building a team around a Senior Software Engineer, Java Cloud (AWS) to create secure, scalable Java web services in a cloud-first environment. You will work with multiple disciplines, deliver RESTful APIs, and improve reliability and performance using proven engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain scalable, high-performance web services using Java
• Partner with front-end developers to connect web services smoothly with web applications
• Build RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between client-side and server-side applications
• Apply best practices and standards to keep services reliable, resilient, and secure
• Tune services for scalability and speed, including caching, load balancing, and database optimization
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA engineers to deliver quality software solutions
• Review code, offer constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with coding standards
• Keep current with new Java and web services technologies and patterns

Requirements

• Professional IT background of 5+ years with at least 5+ years of strong Java proficiency
• Strong knowledge of building web services, including RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience using Spring Boot to build and deploy web services
• Solid background in security best practices, including Spring Security and JWT for authentication and authorization
• Practical experience with SQL queries and stored procedures, as well as Hibernate for ORM-based database access
• Working ability with Linux commands in development environments
• Thorough understanding of web security concepts and best practices
• Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git and ADO
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (Sprint board, PR, Jenkins, Docker & Kubernetes, etc.)
• Exposure to Swing, AWT, JavaFX, and Java Desktop Applications
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work productively in a collaborative team setting
• English level 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