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 searching for a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to lead technical execution for cloud-native microservices, REST APIs, and supporting front-end integrations. You will set direction, remove technical blockers, and enforce strong governance and quality across AWS Cloud—apply now.

Responsibilities

- Take ownership of technology solutions and hold accountability for team deliverables
- Provide thought leadership and guide technical decisions across the team
- Resolve and remove technology obstacles throughout the lifecycle
- Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices
- Build solutions that satisfy functional and non-functional requirements with high quality
- Contribute to improving designs, architectures, and frameworks
- Ensure quality across data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
- Support estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency management
- Lead collaboration across teams and stakeholders to drive outcomes
- Apply hands-on expertise in AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

- Proven 8+ years designing and developing front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs in production environments
- Hands-on expertise in Java, Node.js,



and SpringBoot technologies focused on APIs and microservices
- Expertise with AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
- Solid understanding of databases such as DynamoDB and Aurora
- Experience applying agile methodology and using API testing tools
- Working familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk
- Strong client-facing communication skills with confident presentation ability
- Detail-oriented mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity while keeping structure
- Leadership experience collaborating across teams such as Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
- Capability to clarify technical uncertainty and deliver clear solutions

Nice to have

- Familiarity with Python programming
- Exposure to working with data pipelines in a cloud-native environment
- Ability to build 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
- Chance 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