We are searching for a Lead Java Developer to join our organization.
This role provides the opportunity to take on a leadership position, influence the technical roadmap, and drive the success of innovative initiatives. You will collaborate with a talented team and play a key role in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Guide the design and deployment of scalable backend architectures
- Supervise the introduction of new features and system updates
- Provide mentorship and technical direction to team members on coding and architectural standards
- Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals
- Maintain code excellence through continuous reviews and knowledge sharing
- Coordinate project timelines and assign tasks within the development group
- Oversee the integration of third-party APIs and external services
- Identify and troubleshoot application performance challenges
- Cultivate a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
- Explore and recommend new technologies and development practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent background
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering
- At least one year of experience in a leadership or team management role with five or more direct reports
- Strong expertise in Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building enterprise-level applications
- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Background in Microservice Architecture for building modular and scalable systems
- Solid understanding of SQL for relational database management
- Familiarity with Java NoSQL databases for handling non-relational data
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices for automated development workflows
- Ability to develop and maintain unit tests for software reliability
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services for cloud-based deployments
- Experience with ReactJS for creating user interfaces
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, at B2+ level or higher
Nice to have
- Experience with additional cloud platforms or DevOps solutions
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management systems
- Understanding of advanced security practices in Java development
- Experience in optimizing and tuning performance for large-scale applications
We offer/Benefits
- 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.
