Lead Software Engineer – Java with Azure

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 highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to creating scalable, high-performing applications using Java and Azure technologies.

As a key team member, you will drive technical leadership, support development teams, and help deliver innovative solutions in the E-Commerce and D2C domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead design initiatives informed by client roadmaps and business requirements
• Review and approve merge requests and code submissions from the EPAM development team
• Provide hands-on support to resolve technical blockers for team members
• Ensure the implementation of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation practices as part of the delivery process
• Drive the development of microservice-based architectures using principles of MACH commerce
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of E-Commerce solutions
• Oversee performance management, debugging, and optimization of code
• Advocate for and enforce coding standards, best practices, and security compliance

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience working with Java and Spring Boot
• Strong background in leading software development teams
• Proficiency in MACH commerce principles, including Microservices, API-First, Cloud-Native, and Headless architectures
• Extensive expertise in Azure cloud services with a focus on scalable and secure solutions
• Experience working in E-Commerce and D2C domains
• Competence in optimizing code performance and troubleshooting complex issues
• Flexibility to work in a hybrid mode (3 days a week from the EPAM office)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Commercetools or Contentful platforms
• Background in Retail or Supply Chain domains

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.)