Java Backend Developer

Summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build scalable, high-performance backend services that power mobile and web experiences. In this role, you will design robust APIs and microservices while collaborating with an agile team to deliver reliable and secure platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• 2+ years of professional Java development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on Spring Boot experience
• Solid REST API design experience
• Practical microservices architecture knowledge
• Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• JPA/Hibernate experience or similar persistence framework knowledge
• Agile/Scrum teamwork experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency, spoken and written
• Cloud platform experience (AWS or GCP)
• Docker experience
• Kubernetes experience
• OAuth2 and Single Sign-On (SSO) knowledge

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of professional Java development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on Spring Boot experience
• Solid REST API design experience
• Practical microservices architecture knowledge
• Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• JPA/Hibernate experience or similar persistence framework knowledge
• Agile/Scrum teamwork experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency, spoken and written

Nice to Haves

• Cloud platform experience (AWS or GCP)
• Docker experience
• Kubernetes experience
• OAuth2 and Single Sign-On (SSO) knowledge

Benefits

• 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