Lead Software Engineer - Java with Spring Boot

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Spring Boot to guide a team of developers and drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers throughout the development process
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of technical solutions
• Design, implement, and maintain Java-based solutions that ensure high-volume and low-latency performance
• Contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Analyse user requirements to define business objectives
• Ensure application designs conform with business goals
• Identify and resolve technical issues as they arise
• Engage with the architect and technology team to align with technical strategy
• Research and evaluate technical solutions to meet business needs
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the development team

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software development
• Proficiency in Java (Core), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC), and Spring Data/JPA
• Expertise in RESTful API design and development, and Hibernate or other ORM frameworks
• Skills in React.js (including hooks, functional components, state management), JavaScript (ES6+), and HTML5/CSS3
• Experience integrating frontend (React) with backend (Java/Spring) and using version control (Git)
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Capability to debug and troubleshoot across the stack
• Background in microservices architecture and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

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.)