Job Description

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 seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Lead Software Engineer

to join our engineering team focused on high-impact modernization efforts.


You will work with cutting-edge technologies to improve code quality, develop backend services, and optimize system performance. Join us to contribute to innovative projects and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior engineers to improve code quality, refactor legacy components, and increase unit test coverage Integrate and maintain observability tools for monitoring system health, performance, and job execution Develop frameworks for data consistency validation and lineage tracking across data pipelines Participate in performance tuning including optimizing API response times, enhancing UI workflows, and implementing caching solutions Contribute to config-driven development including feature flagging and dynamic configuration refresh Containerize legacy applications and support CI/CD pipeline enhancements Build and maintain backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and databases like Postgres and MongoDB Assist in building and maintaining Kafka streaming components and Redis caching layers Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in software development including internships or academic projects Proficiency in Java Core, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Multithreading Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development Basic understanding of unit testing and test-driven development (TDD) Exposure to CI/CD tools and pipelines Willingness to learn and work with Kafka, Redis, Postgres, and MongoDB Strong problem-solving skills Knowledge of SQL databases Effective communication skills English proficiency at B2 Upper-Intermediate level

Nice to have

Experience with GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk and Datadog Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs

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.)