Lead Software Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.
San Jose, CA, United States
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0 - $173,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Application Configuration Access Protocols Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Software Quality Data Structures Relational Databases Software Design Patterns DevOps Github
+25 more
OAuth Commercial Software Openid Connect Swagger Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) SAP Business Suiteing SAP HANA Selenium Software Engineering Web Applications Web Services Spring-boot SAP Business Technology Platform Sap Fiori Kubernetes SAP UI5 Graphql Api Design Puppet Restful APIs Terraform Docker Jenkins Web Api Microservices

Job description

As a hands-on Lead Software Engineer, you are a pragmatic problem solver who values clean, effective, and scalable code above all. You will work in close lockstep with our Team Architect and Product Manager, translating complex product roadmap features into modular technical designs and leading your team to successfully deliver them., * Lead, mentor, and coordinate a high-performing development team to build and scale robust commercial software

  • Take an active, hands-on role in all stages of product development: design, prototyping, development, deployment, and ongoing iteration
  • Collaborate closely with the Team Architect to break down complex product roadmap features into technical components and implement them
  • Tirelessly advocate for coding best practices, automated testing, and code quality to build highly scalable, resilient microservices
  • Partner hand-in-glove with Product Managers, QA, UX, and other engineering stakeholders to align on scope, deliverables, and timelines
  • Help the team analyze, research, and solve production issues, customer requests, and inquiries, escalating appropriately when necessary
  • Assess the severity and scope of incoming production problems, maintaining accountability and ownership until they are resolved
  • Efficiently organize, prioritize, and address multiple production challenges from various sources, delegating tasks across the team to optimize output
  • Balance technical excellence with business reality, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on system integrity
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, driving continuous improvement in development processes and technical execution

Requirements

  • At least 7+ years of professional experience in coding web-based applications, along with proven experience coordinating a development team
  • Demonstrated experience leading software development teams to successfully create and launch commercial-grade software
  • Mastery of Java, Spring Boot, and robust web service development
  • Strong development skills within the SAP BTP/CAP environment, specifically utilizing Fiori-based development (SAPUI5, oData, and CAP CDS)
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns, enterprise architecture, and data structures
  • Extensive experience building web APIs and implementing API-first design principles (e.g., Swagger, REST APIs, or GraphQL)
  • Proven familiarity with SAP HANA DB, along with a strong understanding of at least one other relational database management system (RDBMS)
  • Skilled in using development and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Puppet, and Chef
  • Good understanding of deployment environments, application configuration, and change management principles
  • Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on implementation experience of authentication & authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML), third-party logins is a big plus
  • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Benefits & conditions

  • 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

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $115,000 - $173,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)

About the company

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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