Lead Java Software Engineer - Java, AWS, DS Algo

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.
We are in search of a skilled Lead Java Software Engineer to join our collaborative team.
The ideal candidate will take charge of developing high-scale applications utilizing Java, AWS, and advanced data structures & algorithms.

• Collaborate with product owners and architects on making design decisions
• Develop end-user applications with high scalability and throughput
• Provide technical and design guidance while creating coding standards
• Improve, optimize, and identify opportunities to enhance software development processes
• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise applications while driving best practices across the team

• 8 to 12 years of experience in the software industry
• Expertise in Java8, Data Structures, Algorithms, Spring Boot, Microservices, Rest API, and Design Patterns
• Proficiency in AWS technologies such as S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
• Competency in automated testing frameworks including TDD, Mocking, and Unit/Functional/Integration testing
• Strong knowledge of common design patterns, design principles, and security constructs like OpenID, OAuth2.0, TLS, OWASP
• Showcase of excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and ownership of delivering business solutions
• Background in using open-source tools including Apache Projects, Spring, and Maven
• Hands-on expertise in CI/CD tools and practices
• Understanding of Kafka and streaming technology
• Mastery in algorithms and data structures, including Stacks, Queues, Linked lists, Trees, Searching, Sorting, String manipulation, and Greedy Algorithms

• Familiarity with engineering excellence practices like continuous delivery and deployment pipelines
• Capability to use advanced security constructs effectively in enterprise applications
• Experience in mentoring teams and improving engineering culture

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)