Java Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Java Backend Engineer (API Development). You will help build a scalable integration fabric that hosts microservice-based integration patterns across the enterprise. You will design APIs, develop cloud-ready services on Microsoft Azure and improve quality through automated testing and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Java-based APIs and microservices for an enterprise integration platform
• Apply API-led integration patterns with a focus on reliability, performance and reuse
• Develop and deploy services on Microsoft Azure with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) preferred
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools
• Collaborate with Front-end engineers and contribute to UI delivery when needed
• Troubleshoot issues across environments, identify root causes and implement durable fixes
• Improve performance through caching, query optimization and efficient data-access patterns
• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to align technical delivery with priorities

Requirements

• Proven experience in Back-end development with Java and API-first design
• Strong background in microservices architecture and distributed integration approaches
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or a similar cloud platform
• Experience with containerized deployments, with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) as a plus
• Ability to design data models and optimized structures for API ecosystems
• Background in CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps
• Hands-on experience in API debugging, performance testing and systematic troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Front-end frameworks such as React or Vue for occasional contributions

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure API Management and tools like Postman
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices that integrate security into delivery workflows
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams

Benefits

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023
• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
• You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
• At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us