We are looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to join our team and take on a key leadership role in developing and supporting our client's infrastructure, integrations, and sustainable solutions, including CI/CD, monitoring, and caching services.
As a Lead Java Developer, you will guide and mentor team members, oversee technical decision-making, and ensure that best practices and high-quality standards are upheld in every project.
If you are passionate about system optimization, scalable solutions, and Java-based architectures, we'd love to hear from you
We accept CVs in English only.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the enhancement of existing Java-based infrastructure and associated microservices
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating the performance impact and scalability of new feature designs
- Act as an escalation point to troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks, leveraging expertise in systems tuning and APM tools like Dynatrace
- Collaborate with internal teams, multiple 3rd parties, and stakeholders to manage and optimize integration layers efficiently
- Oversee the development and maintenance of build scripts and ensure the integrity and efficiency of CI/CD pipelines
- Utilize advanced administration skills to maintain high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems
- Establish and uphold proper monitoring and logging infrastructure for all applications
- Drive strategic technological improvements, identify risks, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java development and infrastructure support
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Strong understanding of the Commerce domain, including systems, platforms, and integrations
- Deep knowledge of Java and Microservices architecture with hands-on experience modifying and working with infrastructure code
- Proven background in performance evaluation, scalability assessments, and troubleshooting
- Significant experience with APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace) and advanced systems tuning techniques
- Strong expertise in CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, Rundeck, GitLab, Artifactory, or SonarQube
- Solid understanding of networking and infrastructure concepts, with the ability to guide decision-making and solutions
- Extensive experience in build tools like Maven and Gradle
- Proficiency in managing 3rd-party integration layers and related technologies
- Advanced skills in administering and managing caching systems like Redis, Memcached, or MongoDB
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
- Significant experience in Oracle ATG development and support, with the ability to guide teams in adopting best practices
- Expertise in Azure Cloud solutions, including VMs, Redis, Logic and Function Apps, ARM templates, and Azure CLI
- Thorough understanding of Kubernetes (AKS, ArgoCD) and scripting languages like Bash or Gradle, with the ability to implement best practices
- Advanced knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, AWX, or Terraform
- Demonstrated experience with applications such as JBoss and Spring Boot in an enterprise environment
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 $ 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
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.