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 recruiting a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to combine technical leadership and hands-on engineering across Java, REST APIs, and AWS Cloud services. You will partner with architects and the CTO organization, strengthen frameworks and governance, and unblock delivery—apply today.

Responsibilities

- Own the team’s technology solutions and remain accountable for delivery outcomes
- Offer technical thought leadership to guide sound team decisions
- Remove technology obstacles across all phases of the project lifecycle
- Align with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices
- Address functional and non-functional requirements to deliver high-quality solutions
- Contribute to strengthening designs, architectures, and frameworks
- Oversee quality for data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
- Assist with effort estimates, planning, priority setting, and dependency discovery
- Provide leadership that drives collaboration across teams and stakeholders
- Serve as a hands-on expert in AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

- 8+ years of professional experience designing and developing front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
- Solid background in Java,



Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies, including APIs and microservices
- Extensive experience with AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
- Knowledge of DynamoDB and Aurora databases
- Experience working with agile methodology and API testing tools
- Understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk
- Client-facing communication skills with strong presentation capability
- Attention to detail and ability to work in ambiguity while maintaining structure
- Leadership experience collaborating with 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
- Ability to work with cloud-native data pipelines
- Experience building solutions that align 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.)

📌 Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud (India)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 India