Lead Java Developer

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer with a passion for quality demonstrated through Agile and TDD practices, someone who can build robust and scalable Java backend applications within the complex finance domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications
• Design infrastructure and network topology solutions for innovative projects
• Apply best development practices to produce code and effectively utilize technologies
• Provide expertise and architectural assistance to other team members
• Build relationships with users and facilitate requirements gathering
• Resolve production issues and help maintain a stable production environment
• Lead technical design discussions with other Java Developers
• Ensure the development methodology is followed across the team

Requirements

• Experience in designing and implementing Java-based backend applications using Java 8 Spring and Spring Boot with 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge of database design and SQL including query optimization
• Skills in Object-Oriented analysis and design with understanding of design patterns clean code principles and concepts like OOD TDD BDD DDD and CI/CD
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle tools such as IntelliJ IDEA Git and Gradle
• Familiarity with additional development tools such as Maven Jenkins and JIRA
• Familiarity with debugging and performance tuning along with understanding of deploying maintaining and monitoring complex Java applications
• Knowledge of modern technical architectures and how to pragmatically leverage their benefits
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Skills in GitHub ELK Stack and Kafka
• Familiarity with Docker Kubernetes Spring Batch and Spring Integration
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures stream processing and other JVM languages such as Groovy
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum Kanban and XP with exposure to UNIX/Linux environment and shell scripting
• Experience or interest in financial products

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.