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EPAM Systems

Lead Java Backend Developer

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We are seeking a Lead Java Backend Developer with exceptional expertise in distributed systems, real-time data processing, and cloud-native architectures to deliver highly scalable enterprise platforms for high-throughput, mission-critical environments.

Please note that working from the client's office 3 days per week is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable enterprise platforms leveraging distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
  • Build and maintain real-time streaming and time-series data platforms with high performance and high throughput
  • Develop microservices and data streaming solutions using modern Java frameworks
  • Apply resilience engineering and security best practices across backend systems
  • Translate business requirements into global technical solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to deliver integrated solutions
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance software development efficiency
  • Implement CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns within enterprise architecture
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices and modern software development standards
  • Adapt architectural and engineering approaches to complex business and regulatory domains

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development
  • Expertise in ORM frameworks such as JPA and iBatis
  • Knowledge of security protocols including Azure AD and OAuth
  • Proficiency in Kafka, CosmosDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis
  • Familiarity with REST, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Skills in build tools such as Maven and Gradle
  • Background in microservices and data streaming architectures
  • Understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and modern software development practices, including SDLC
  • Showcase of AI-assisted software development capabilities
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into global solutions and collaborate with other technology teams
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

  • Experience in Client Lifecycle domain
  • Familiarity with Flowable

Benefits

We gather like-minded people:

  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

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