Lead Java Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and proven leadership experience to guide development efforts and drive high-quality software delivery.

In this role, you will provide technical direction, collaborate with architects and stakeholders, and lead both onshore and offshore teams while remaining hands-on in coding and problem-solving.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership, partnering with architects and senior engineers to make design and architecture decisions
• Ensure implementation quality, including maintainability, security, and performance best practices
• Lead and mentor on-site and offshore team members, distributing tasks and tracking progress
• Remove obstacles to ensure smooth and timely delivery of features and fixes
• Contribute to hands-on development, debugging, and feature implementation as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong engineering background with expertise in Java and Spring (Core, MVC, Boot, Data) frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• Solid understanding of relational databases (Oracle, Aurora) and NoSQL (DynamoDB)
• Proven experience in technical leadership or a team lead role
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on coding and troubleshooting

WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off - the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program