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 agile 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 experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of cutting-edge backend systems and microservices. The ideal candidate will excel in Java development, possess deep familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure), and have a proven track record of working in agile, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot and Microservices)
- Take ownership of features from concept to deployment, ensuring high performance and scalability
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — from analysis and design to testing and release
- Write clean, testable, reusable code, and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend or frontend issues across various environments
- Build and consume RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend integration
- Optimize application performance on the backend (API latency, database queries)
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
- Work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning,



daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Requirements

- Total 8+ years of development work experience
- 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development using Java (Spring Boot) and Azure
- Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Framework
- Good knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
- Robust proficiency in: Java 17, Spring Boot 3.1.2, Spring Framework 6.0.7, Hibernate, RESTful API design, and modular frontend architecture
- Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Good understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture
- Working knowledge of cloud environments, especially Azure (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions (serverless))
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across the stack
- Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum teams and communicate effectively
- English proficiency at a B2 level to ensure effective communication and documentation

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.)

📌 Lead Software Engineer - Java with Azure (Hyderabad)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Hyderabad