Java Tech Lead

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Java Tech Lead to guide engineering teams in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will mentor colleagues, drive improvements, and take technical ownership of subsystems or entire projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration with global teams, and delivering business value while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, Java focus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Strong CI/CD and testing practices, including unit tests.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams with technical guidance and workload balance.
• Debug production and development issues with advanced techniques.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software, on time, with low debt.
• Drive process improvements to increase team efficiency.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and career development.
• Own subsystems or projects and advocate best practices.

Skills

Java

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

CI/CD pipelines

Unit testing

SQL/NoSQL databases

Agile methodologies

Angular/React

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to provide technical leadership for our engineering team, driving the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will act as a mentor, innovator, and collaborator, ensuring our development processes and systems are optimized to meet business goals while delivering outstanding results.ResponsibilitiesLead development teams by providing technical guidance, balancing workloads, and ensuring effective collaborationLead advanced debugging efforts to resolve production and development issuesEnsure that products deliver business value, are completed on time, meet high-quality standards, and minimize technical debtAct as a role model for colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvementIntroduce and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project outcomesParticipate in staff hiring, onboarding, and career development initiativesProvide tactical vision and take technical responsibility for subsystems or entire projectsWork independently, take ownership of deliverables, and thoroughly test work using defined test casesRequirements8+ years of professional experience in software development (Java)Expertise in Java (Java 11 or later)Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and toolsHands-on experience with Docker for containerizationStrong knowledge of unit testing and test-driven developmentExperience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practicesB2 English levelNice to haveExperience with Kubernetes for container orchestrationFront-end development experience with frameworks like Angular or ReactWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn