We are in search of a Lead Java Engineer to become an integral part of our team.
In this role, you will be instrumental in leading a team within a complex technical framework, steering business-focused solutions, and assessing the effects of technical solutions on business processes. This role provides a dynamic environment to foster innovation and professional growth.
The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.

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Responsibilities

• Lead a team within a complex technical framework
• Investigate the business implications of solutions and assess the effects of technical solutions on business processes
• Facilitate architecture discussions and make low-level decisions
• Participate in architecture discussions and offer technical guidance
• Work collaboratively with backend, AQAs, and performance QA teams
• Actively engage in problem-solving and learning initiatives

• 5+ years of relevant professional background
• 1+ year of relevant leadership background
• Strong hands-on proficiency in ElasticSearch
• Deep understanding of analyzers, tokenizers, char/token filters, and relevance tuning in full-text search engines
• Solid knowledge of Java and Microsoft Azure
• Expertise in Spring framework (Core, MVC, Boot)
• Background in microservices architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, and application design
• Understanding of clean code principles and practices
• Capability to lead a team of 5 engineers and participate in architecture discussions
• Proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities, quick learning capacity
• Effective communication skills in English at a B2+ level

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Consider relocation options in over 30 countries worldwide
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children