Lead Java Developer (Remote)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join our remote team. As the spearhead of our development initiatives, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing strategies that enhance our Telephony, IVR, and other internal tools, ensuring they adapt to and meet our customers’ evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Guide an engineering team in the development, operation, and enhancement of our Telephony, IVR, and internal tools
• Prioritize planning and management, dedicating minimal time to hands-on technical implementations
• Collaborate with product and design teams to understand requirements, solve business problems, establish roadmaps, and oversee development from start to finish
• Develop and maintain precise project schedules, driving tasks to successful completion
• Lead effective sprint planning sessions and daily stand-ups to ensure team meets delivery commitments and pursues continuous improvement
• Recruit, mentor, and support a high-performing engineering team, promoting a culture of inclusivity, ownership, and excellence
• Manage team performance, ensuring the right skills and behaviors are developed and maintained within budget guidelines
• Conduct Quality Inspections, Architecture Reviews, Design Reviews, Code Reviews, and Security Reviews to maintain high standards
• Exhibit leadership in mentoring, setting documentation standards, promoting clean coding practices, and serving as a professional role model

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Java development
• At least 1 year of experience in leadership and team management
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, with extensive knowledge of its application in building robust applications
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, utilizing various AWS tools to enhance application scalability and performance
• Skilled in React.js for developing intuitive user interfaces
• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API integration and development
• Familiarity with GraphQL and Cucumber for advanced API testing and development
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes for containerization, Git for version control, and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment
• Competence in using Kibana and Datadog for application monitoring and logging
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of effective collaboration across teams
• Fluent in English with communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Advanced certifications in Java or related fields
• Prior experience in migrating legacy systems to cloud-based solutions
• Proven track record in leading large-scale software development projects

We offer

• Health insurance, life insurance and occupational risk insurance
• Paid time-off
• Compensation of costs for internet, electricity and personal laptop usage
• Free licensed software
• Relocation and mobility programs
• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
• Access to soft skills training in general communication, presenting and public speaking, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), cultural Intelligence, self-productivity, well-being and more
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Library, including 22,000+ courses
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses 
• Support from a personal Skill Advisor
• Over 20 language courses
• Access to internal learning platforms, EPAM University and a wide range of professional communities and competency centers