We are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join our team.
This position offers the chance to step into a leadership role, shape technical direction, and make a significant impact on forward-thinking projects. You will work alongside a skilled team and play a central part in delivering robust solutions.
Responsibilities
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Lead the creation and rollout of scalable backend system architectures
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Oversee the launch of new features and system enhancements
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Mentor and advise team members on best practices in coding and architecture
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
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Ensure high standards of code quality through ongoing reviews and coaching
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Organize project schedules and distribute responsibilities within the team
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Manage the integration of external APIs and third-party services
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Detect and resolve application performance issues
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Foster a supportive and growth-focused team atmosphere
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Research and propose adoption of emerging technologies and tools
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development
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Minimum one year of experience leading or managing a team of five or more people
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Advanced knowledge of Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
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Practical experience with Spring Boot for enterprise-grade applications
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Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs
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Experience with Microservice Architecture for modular and scalable systems
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Proficiency in SQL for relational database operations
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Understanding of Java NoSQL databases for non-relational data management
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
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Ability to write and maintain unit tests for code quality assurance
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Familiarity with Amazon Web Services for deploying and managing cloud solutions
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Experience with ReactJS for building interactive user interfaces
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Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at B2+ level or above
Nice to have
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Experience with other cloud platforms or DevOps technologies
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Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
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Understanding of Agile practices and project management tools
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Awareness of advanced security strategies in Java development
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Experience with tuning and optimizing performance for high-load systems
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
