Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot

About the Position

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot to lead backend engineering for resilient, cloud-ready services at scale. You will build Java 21 microservices with Quarkus and Spring, strengthen security and CI/CD, and guide the team through technical decisions-apply now.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot
• Design and implement microservices architectures running on cloud platforms
• Create and integrate RESTful APIs that connect backend services to frontend applications
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that scale and stay maintainable
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical leadership for engineering team members
• Drive architectural decisions aligned with quality, security, reliability, and compliance standards
• Follow Agile and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Own CI/CD pipelines and support continuous delivery processes
• Diagnose and fix complex technical problems across the application stack
• Use containerization and orchestration tools to deploy and manage services

Requirements

• Proven professional experience (5+ years) in software design and development with Java 21, Quarkus, and Java/JEE
• Deep expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Security, and JUnit testing
• Solid understanding of relational databases, including Oracle, Sybase, and PL/SQL
• Strong background in microservices architecture with exposure to Azure Cloud and Serverless
• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes concepts such as pods, containers, services, and Istio
• Experience working with Docker and Redis in production environments
• Demonstrated ability to create RESTful APIs and integrate backend with frontend layers
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Agile ways of working
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related discipline

Nice to Have

• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and React (including Hooks) for UI work
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Exposure to performance tuning and DevOps

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.)

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