We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to build scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for products used daily by thousands of professionals. You will partner with an agile team to design secure microservices, improve reliability, and deliver clean, well-tested code—apply to help shape robust backend systems.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Build RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications
- Develop secure, reliable microservices with strong performance
- Optimize database models and data access layers
- Integrate external APIs and third-party platforms
- Collaborate with engineers, product, QA, and architects to deliver solutions
- Troubleshoot production issues and improve scalability and reliability
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices
- Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions
- Improve delivery practices through CI/CD automation and engineering process enhancements
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong Java and Spring Boot experience
- Solid REST API design knowledge
- Microservices architecture expertise
- Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
- JPA/Hibernate experience or similar persistence frameworks
- Strong Agile/Scrum collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Nice to have
- Cloud platform experience with AWS or GCP
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- OAuth2, Single Sign-On, JWT, or related authentication experience
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.
