Senior Java Backend Developer

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to build scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs for products used daily by thousands of professionals. You will partner with an agile team to design secure microservices, improve reliability, and deliver clean, well-tested code—apply to help shape robust backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications
• Develop secure, reliable microservices with strong performance
• Optimize database models and data access layers
• Integrate external APIs and third-party platforms
• Collaborate with engineers, product, QA, and architects to deliver solutions
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve scalability and reliability
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions
• Improve delivery practices through CI/CD automation and engineering process enhancements
  
  

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience
• Solid REST API design knowledge
• Microservices architecture expertise
• Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• JPA/Hibernate experience or similar persistence frameworks
• Strong Agile/Scrum collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
  
  

• Cloud platform experience with AWS or GCP
• Docker and Kubernetes experience
• OAuth2, Single Sign-On, JWT, or related authentication experience
  
  

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn