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, team-oriented 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
Positive knowledge of APIs and microservices architecture
Strong 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)
Valuable 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

📌 Lead Software Engineer Java Pune
🏢 Epam
📍 Pune