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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** EPAM Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $173,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, 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
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3332281044&tx=IT8881TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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