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
We offer
- 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
EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.