[Remote] Lead Java Engineer (Azure)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Java Engineer who brings extensive backend development expertise along with a strong grasp of cloud-based architectures. The right candidate will have practical experience working with Java, Spring Boot, microservices and Azure, and will be responsible for architecting and supporting backend services, developing scalable microservices, and managing RESTful APIs.
Responsibilities
- Architect, build and support backend services leveraging Java and Spring Boot
- Develop scalable microservices and cloud-native solutions
- Design and manage RESTful APIs and integrations
- Work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams and business stakeholders
- Participate in system design, technical decision-making and architecture conversations
- Maintain high standards of code quality, performance, scalability and security
- Assist with deployment, monitoring and troubleshooting of cloud-based applications
Skills
- Proven expertise in Java and Spring Boot
- Background in designing and developing microservices
- Practical experience working with Azure
- Solid grasp of REST APIs, databases and distributed systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and current development practices
- Sound knowledge of unit testing and integration testing
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Exposure to Kafka or similar messaging systems
- Understanding of serverless services
- Hands-on experience with Terraform or infrastructure as code
Benefits
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
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