Lead Software Developer - Java with AWS Cloud

• 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 searching for a Lead Software Developer \- Java with AWS Cloud to lead technical execution for cloud\-native microservices, REST APIs, and supporting front\-end integrations. You will set direction, remove technical blockers, and enforce strong governance and quality across AWS Cloud—apply now.

• *Responsibilities**

• Take ownership of technology solutions and hold accountability for team deliverables
• Provide thought leadership and guide technical decisions across the team
• Resolve and remove technology obstacles throughout the lifecycle
• Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices
• Build solutions that satisfy functional and non\-functional requirements with high quality
• Contribute to improving designs, architectures, and frameworks
• Ensure quality across data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
• Support estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency management
• Lead collaboration across teams and stakeholders to drive outcomes
• Apply hands\-on expertise in AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

• *Requirements**

• Proven 8\+ years designing and developing front\-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs in production environments
• Hands\-on expertise in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies focused on APIs and microservices
• Expertise with AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
• Solid understanding of databases such as DynamoDB and Aurora
• Experience applying agile methodology and using API testing tools
• Working familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk
• Strong client\-facing communication skills with confident presentation ability
• Detail\-oriented mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity while keeping structure
• Leadership experience collaborating across teams such as Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
• Capability to clarify technical uncertainty and deliver clear solutions

• *Nice to have**

• Familiarity with Python programming
• Exposure to working with data pipelines in a cloud\-native environment
• Ability to build solutions aligning business acumen with API economy

• *Technologies**

• Backend – Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs
• Cloud – AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)
• Database – DynamoDB, Aurora
• Other language – Python (Optional)
• Monitoring – Splunk
• Testing – API Testing Tools

• *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.)