We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Java Developer to join our team specializing in building a Managed Cloud Search-as-a-Service solution tailored for enterprise use cases.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the design, development, and scaling of a cutting-edge solution that addresses complex enterprise needs, while mentoring and guiding team members. If you’re passionate about backend development, cloud technologies, technical leadership, and tackling sophisticated challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, multi-tenant cloud-based search platform using Java and AWS services
Define and oversee the implementation of features to improve search performance, reliability, and scalability
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions, troubleshoot issues, and design robust systems
Ensure the platform meets enterprise-grade requirements, including security, compliance, and maintainability
Guide the team in exploring and mastering modern search technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, or OpenSearch
Review code, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate technical discussions within the team
Drive the planning and execution of development sprints while mentoring and supporting junior team members
Identify and evaluate new technologies to foster innovation and continuous improvement in platform development
Advocate for best practices in software engineering, including design patterns and testing methodologies

Requirements

5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally with Java as a primary language
1+ years of relevant leadership experience
Extensive proficiency in AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc
Proven experience designing and developing scalable, robust, and maintainable systems for production environments
In-depth knowledge of search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, OpenSearch, Lucene, etc
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and adapt to the search domain and cloud ecosystems
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members effectively
Exceptional communication and collaboration capabilities when working across distributed teams
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

Significant experience operating and scaling search infrastructure in production environments
Hands-on expertise with containerization (Docker), infrastructure as code (Terraform), and/or CI/CD pipelines
Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or observability tools

We offer

Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
Discounts card
English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
External Agreements and Discounts
Vacations: 14 calendar days a year