We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Back-end Engineer - Java to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining distributed systems that seamlessly integrate with our larger data and services ecosystem. This role will require a deep understanding of Java and related technologies, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an Agile environment.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Work with onsite/customer team members and stakeholders to develop distributed systems
• Take full ownership of the SDLC, including conception, build, deployment, and ongoing production operational support
• Collaborate in a true Agile environment, taking responsibility for deployment, testing, quality, monitoring, and operational excellence
• Strive for continuous improvement in code quality and engineering practices
• Anticipate system/application challenges and propose effective solutions
• Contribute to story sizing, work estimates, and implementation processes
• Ensure a quality user experience by reviewing user stories for well-defined acceptance criteria and thorough test coverage
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality and testability of feature code
• Implement build, deployment, and test automation to enable continuous delivery
• Adjust positively to quickly changing priorities and shifting goals

• Proven experience building distributed systems
• Proficiency in Java and JUnit
• Experience with TDD and BDD testing frameworks such as Cucumber-JVM
• Strong knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot
• Experience with Document DB technologies such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
• Expertise in developing and integrating REST APIs
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven services
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms like JWT and OAuth
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

• Additional experience with other cloud services
• Contributions to open-source projects related to Java or back-end systems

• 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 $200.000 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!