EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a
Lead Java Developer to join our team.
This position offers the chance to step into a leadership role, shape technical direction, and make a significant impact on forward-thinking projects. You will work alongside a skilled team and play a central part in delivering robust solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and rollout of scalable backend system architectures
- Oversee the launch of new features and system enhancements
- Mentor and advise team members on best practices in coding and architecture
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
- Ensure high standards of code quality through ongoing reviews and coaching
- Organize project schedules and distribute responsibilities within the team
- Manage the integration of external APIs and third-party services
- Detect and resolve application performance issues
- Foster a supportive and growth-focused team atmosphere
- Research and propose adoption of emerging technologies and tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development
- Minimum one year of experience leading or managing a team of five or more people
- Advanced knowledge of Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
- Practical experience with Spring Boot for enterprise-grade applications
- Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs
- Experience with Microservice Architecture for modular and scalable systems
- Proficiency in SQL for relational database operations
- Understanding of Java NoSQL databases for non-relational data management
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
- Ability to write and maintain unit tests for code quality assurance
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services for deploying and managing cloud solutions
- Experience with ReactJS for building interactive user interfaces
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at B2+ level or above
Nice to have
- Experience with other cloud platforms or DevOps technologies
- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
- Understanding of Agile practices and project management tools
- Awareness of advanced security strategies in Java development
- Experience with tuning and optimizing performance for high-load systems
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
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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