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 seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

You will lead the development of high-scale applications utilizing Java and various data structures and algorithms. If you are passionate about creating scalable solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners and architects on design decisions
• Develop end user applications with high scalability and throughput
• Provide technical guidance and establish design standards
• Identify opportunities to improve software development processes
• Design enterprise applications focusing on performance and reliability
• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices
• Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making
• Ensure the implementation of security best practices
• Optimize application performance and resource management

Requirements

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience in the software industry
• Experience with Java 8 and its core concepts
• Strong background in data structures and algorithms
• Expertise in Microservice Architecture Pattern and REST API
• Proficiency in JUnit and automated testing methodologies
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
• Solid knowledge of design patterns and principles
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Fluency in English for effective communication
• Independent ownership of business problems and technical solutions

Nice to have

• Certification in Cloud Technologies
• Experience with Apache Projects and Spring
• Familiarity with Kafka and streaming data processing
• Knowledge of security constructs such as OpenID and OAuth 2.0
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)