[Hiring] Lead Java Software Engineer @EPAM Systems

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Software Engineer to start a new team and step into a client-facing "AI Engineer" role. This position requires a proactive professional capable of working independently, collaborating closely with an English-speaking customer team, and driving the development of AI-powered solutions on AWS infrastructure.

• Apply strong core Java skills to existing project infrastructure
• Work independently without strict requirements while maintaining a proactive approach
• Maintain tight collaboration with the customer throughout the project lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with an English-speaking team
• Meet client expectations through AI experience and theoretical knowledge
• Perform analytical work and research in cooperation with the Architecture team
• Develop AI Agents using the customer's Agent Development Kit in Java
• Apply AI principles to client's features and use cases

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with core Java development, including Java 21/25, Spring Boot, and Spring AI
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, DocumentDB, S3, Bedrock, EC2, StepFunction, and SageMaker
• Experience developing AI Agents, including LLM prompting techniques
• Understanding of AI principles and their application to real-world features
• Skills in analytical work and research, with the ability to cooperate with Architecture teams
• Capability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with English-speaking customer teams