Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud to combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering across Java services and AWS Cloud-native microservices. You will help the team deliver well-governed REST APIs and integrated front-end capabilities while improving architecture and quality—apply now.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery and accountability for the team’s technology solutions
• Drive technical decision-making by providing thought leadership and guidance
• Clear technology obstacles from discovery through release
• Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization to follow governance and best practices
• Incorporate functional and non-functional requirements to build high-quality solutions
• Contribute improvements to designs, architectures, and frameworks
• Validate quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
• Assist with estimating work, planning, setting priorities, and mapping dependencies
• Foster strong collaboration across teams and key stakeholders
• Apply hands-on knowledge of AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture to delivery

Requirements

• Demonstrated 8+ years of experience designing and delivering front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
• Strong expertise in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies spanning APIs and microservices
• In-depth experience using AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
• Working knowledge of DynamoDB and Aurora database technologies
• Practical skills in agile methodology and usage of API testing tools
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk
• Strong communication and presentation abilities in client-facing settings
• Ability to maintain precision and structure while working in ambiguous situations
• Leadership capability collaborating with teams like Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
• Skill in clarifying technical uncertainty into clear solutions

Nice to have

• Python programming familiarity
• Experience supporting data pipelines in a cloud-native environment
• Ability to build solutions that connect business acumen with API economy

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

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