Lead Java Engineer (Remote)

The chosen candidate will take charge of architecting, developing, and maintaining robust and expandable Java applications. This position requires effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to produce high-quality software solutions that satisfy business needs.

Responsibilities

• Architected and developed Java applications and services
• Optimized and refactored existing code to enhance performance and scalability
• Cooperated with product and engineering teams to define specifications and deliver solutions
• Authored clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Contributed to code reviews and team knowledge sharing
• Diagnosed and fixed production issues
• Provided mentorship to junior developers and advocated for best practices
• Kept abreast of the latest trends and technologies in Java development

Requirements

• 5+ years of proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring and Hibernate
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Proficiency in the design and development of RESTful APIs
• Experience in deploying applications in a microservices architecture
• Acquaintance with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Proficiency in database technologies including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Ability to integrate third-party services and APIs
• Experience in writing unit tests and integration tests
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstration of excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Willingness to adopt Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or CircleCI
• Familiarity with Agile practices like Scrum or Kanban

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS deployment and management
• Expertise in Scala or Kotlin
• Knowledge of Big Data technologies like Apache Kafka or Hadoop

We offer

• Learning Culture – We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage – Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit – Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan – We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone.
• Medical Leave Coverage – We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities – We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan – As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income – Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit – You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!

We accept CVs in English only.

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.