Senior Software Engineer – Java with Azure

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java and Azure who will contribute to cutting-edge projects. The ideal candidate will develop scalable and reliable backend solutions and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include analyzing requirements, troubleshooting issues, and developing high-quality software. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Java, proficiency in REST/SOAP APIs, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on experience with Java and open-source frameworks.
• Competency in creating and integrating REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience building and managing microservices at high scale.
• Strong English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to shape application design.
• Develop and test high-quality software, adhering to standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Design and execute scalable Java-based applications.

Skills

Java

Spring

Go Lang

REST/SOAP APIs

Microservices

Multithreading

Grafana

Kibana

Prometheus

GIT

Tools

JIRA

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 bulkheading, 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.