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Lead Java Engineer with GCP

@ EPAM Systems
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Brazil
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:designing services, mentoring developers, building microservices
Requirements Summary:5+ years Java/Spring Boot backend experience, GCP proficiency, microservices and REST API design, CI/CD knowledge, leadership and mentoring experience, English B2+.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Java, Spring Boot, Google Cloud Platform, REST API, Databases, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Serverless, Terraform
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Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Java Engineer with strong backend development experience and solid knowledge of cloud-based architectures. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and GCP.

In this leadership role, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and spearhead the delivery of enterprise-grade cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Guide and mentor developers through code reviews and technical direction
  • Build scalable microservices and cloud-native applications
  • Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations
  • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and architecture discussions
  • Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of cloud-based applications
  • Establish engineering standards, best practices and development workflows

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot (5+ years)
  • 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
  • Experience designing and building microservices
  • Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
  • Good knowledge of unit and integration testing
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Skills in Apache Kafka or other messaging systems
  • Knowledge of serverless architectures
  • Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools

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.