Lead Software Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a delivery-driven Lead Software Engineer to build robust solutions, leverage modern AI tools, resolve production issues, launch features, and strengthen system reliability. Highlights: 1. Lead complex problem-solving and incident resolution across teams 2. Utilize modern AI tools to accelerate development and refine code 3. Contribute to distributed systems and large-scale microservice architectures We are searching for an exceptional **Lead Software Engineer** to join our team. This position is far more than a standard backend engineering role \- we need delivery\-driven professionals who can quickly adapt to new systems, build robust solutions, and leverage modern AI tools to accelerate development. As a member of this team, you will be a key problem solver, moving across different groups to resolve urgent production issues, launch new features, and strengthen system reliability, often under demanding timelines and in fast\-changing environments. **Responsibilities** * Quickly get up to speed with unfamiliar codebases, set up applications locally, and deliver results within tight deadlines * Identify and resolve complex production issues that affect multiple platform teams * Oversee the complete lifecycle of feature delivery, including development, integration testing, and release through CI/CD pipelines * Participate in the design and maintenance of distributed systems and large\-scale microservice architectures * Utilize AI copilots like Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools to generate and refine code, enhance test suites, and optimize debugging and daily engineering tasks * Review AI\-generated code carefully, correcting errors, assumptions, or missing information * Build, troubleshoot, and enhance pipelines using tools such as Gradle, Maven, and various CI setups * Work closely with platform teams to address incidents and implement preventative solutions * Lead SWAT initiatives and coordinate cross\-team efforts for incident resolution **Requirements** * At least seven years of hands\-on experience as a software engineer * Minimum one year of experience leading and managing development teams * Extensive background working with enterprise\-level distributed systems and microservice architectures * Strong expertise in Java for backend development * Experience designing, building, and integrating REST APIs * Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from cloning to building, debugging, modifying, testing, and integrating into CI pipelines * Practical experience with CI/CD platforms like GitHub Actions for automating build, test, and deployment workflows * Solid understanding of build tools such as Gradle and Maven, including dependency and environment management * Advanced skills in diagnosing and analyzing build failures, dependency issues, and runtime errors * Proven experience integrating AI tools into development processes, including structured prompt creation, multi\-step workflows, and iterative refinement * Ability to assess AI\-generated code, identify gaps or incorrect assumptions, and elevate output to production standards * Sound judgment on when to use AI for speed and when to rely on traditional engineering * Ability to perform effectively under pressure, in ambiguous situations, and with minimal supervision * High proficiency in English, both written and spoken (B2\+ level or higher) **Nice to have** * Experience with Kotlin for backend or JVM\-based development * Hands\-on knowledge of Spring Boot for building production microservices * Familiarity with agent\-based frameworks or orchestration tools like Claude Code or LangGraph * Skill in using advanced developer environments and productivity tools such as tmux, Warp, or scripted workflows * Previous experience with Go (Golang) for backend engineering **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn