Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java and AWS Cloud solutions to join our dynamic team.

This role demands someone with a blend of hands-on expertise, technical leadership, and business acumen to drive impactful software deliveries for our front-end applications, microservices, and cloud ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Take ownership and accountability for the technology solutions and deliverables of the team

Provide technology thought leadership and guide the team in making informed decisions

Remove obstacles related to technology throughout the project lifecycle

Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices

Address functional and non-functional requirements while building high-quality solutions

Contribute to and enhance designs, architectures, and frameworks

Oversee and ensure the quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code

Assist with effort estimation, planning, priority setting, and identifying dependencies

Provide leadership and foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders

Serve as a strong technologist with hands-on knowledge of AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

8+ years of experience designing and developing front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs

Background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies, including APIs and microservices

Expertise in AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch

Knowledge of databases like DynamoDB and Aurora

Skills in agile methodology and API testing tools

Understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk

Client-facing and strong communicative abilities with presentation skills

Attention to detail and capacity to work in ambiguity while maintaining structure

Team leadership with experience collaborating across teams like Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives

Competency in removing technical fuzziness and delivering clear solutions

Nice to have

Familiarity with Python programming

Capability to work with data pipelines in a cloud-native environment

Showcase of building solutions aligning business acumen with API economy

Technologies

Backend – Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs

Cloud – AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)

Database – DynamoDB, Aurora

Other language – Python (Optional)

Monitoring – Splunk

Testing – API Testing Tools

We offer

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies

Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications

Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms

Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects

Focused individual development

Benefit package

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)