Lead Software Engineer (Golang)

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a strong background in Golang, Azure, Kubernetes and Vue.js to take ownership of the design, development and deployment of secure, cloud-native applications.

As a team lead, you will be responsible for guiding a talented engineering team, ensuring high standards in development, and driving successful, scalable product delivery. This role combines hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities and is ideal for a seasoned engineer looking to step into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, secure and maintainable cloud-native applications utilizing Golang and Vue.js
• Lead the integration of frontend components (Vue.js) with backend Golang APIs, ensuring seamless communication and optimal user experience
• Lead the deployment and management of applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability
• Oversee the secure utilization of Azure services, including AAD, Key Vault and others, for application management
• Lead the implementation and management of automated CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for efficient and secure deployments
• Champion security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Implement and enforce robust security measures, including OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, secure data encryption and secrets management
• Define and oversee the setup of comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure application health and performance
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, etc.) to align on project goals and deliver exceptional results
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in Golang, Vue.js, cloud-native technologies and security best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and technologies

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing applications with Golang
• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and driving technical direction
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services, particularly AKS, AAD and Key Vault
• Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem for deploying, managing, and scaling applications
• Extensive experience with Vue.js framework (Vue CLI, Vuex/Pinia, Vue Router)
• Expertise in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT)
• Strong background in containerization (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) and automated deployments
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Expertise in secure coding practices, data encryption, secrets management, and cloud security best practices

We offer

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.
• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
• You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
• At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us

Life at EPAM

• EPAM is a leader in the fastest-growing segment (product development/digital platform engineering) of the IT industry. We acquired Just-BI in 2021 to reinforce our leading position as a global Business Intelligence services provider and have been growing rapidly. With a talented multinational team, we provide data and analytics expertise
• We are currently involved in end-to-end BI design and implementation projects in major national and international companies. We are proud of our entrepreneurial start-up culture and are focused on investing in people by creating continuous learning and development opportunities for our employees who deliver engineering excellence for our clients