Senior Software Engineer, Java Cloud (AWS)

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Java Cloud (AWS) to build secure, scalable Java web services in a cloud-first environment. You will deliver RESTful APIs and improve reliability and performance using proven engineering practices.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA to design, code, review, and deploy services. Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience with strong Java proficiency.
• Experience building RESTful web services and APIs.
• Proficient in Spring Boot and cloud deployments (AWS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and maintain scalable Java web services.
• Connect services with front-end apps and define APIs.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of services.
• Apply best practices, review code, and mentor teammates.
• Keep up-to-date with Java/web patterns and cloud tech.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Cloud AWS

Security JWT

Hibernate

SQL

Git

Linux

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

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