Lead Software Engineer – Java

Lead Software Engineer

As a technical leader, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and implementing robust Java-based applications on Azure while mentoring team members and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts aligned with the client's roadmap and business features
• Review and provide approvals for merge requests (MRs) submitted by the EPAM team
• Resolve technical blockers and provide guidance to team members as needed
• Utilize hands-on expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices
• Ensure the implementation of Java, Spring Boot, and MACH Commerce principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Leverage Azure cloud services to build scalable and resilient applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver e-commerce and D2C solutions
• Oversee code performance management, identify issues, and optimize for efficiency
• Advocate for best practices in debugging and application performance tuning
• Support the transition and integration of new features into the existing architecture

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in Java development
• Proven background as a Development Lead with strong leadership abilities
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and MACH Commerce (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Proficiency in Azure cloud technologies for application development and scaling
• Knowledge of performance management, debugging, and code optimization
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and Direct-to-Customer (D2C) domain concepts
• Hybrid work mode – must be able to work 3 days a week from the EPAM office

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Commercetools or Contentful
• Background in retail or supply chain domains