Lead Java Full-Stack Engineer - AI-Driven Checkout

EPAM Systems; Argentina; Remote; ARS 136,310,000 - 196,892,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling & certifications

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a nearshore Chief Java Full Stack Engineer to lead backend services for commerce domains and support AI-powered checkout experiences. You will work across payments, loyalty, and promotions, ensuring scalable, reliable systems while integrating AI-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Java/Spring Boot backend and hands-on React.js experience, plus cloud familiarity (GCP/Azure) and strong REST/microservices skills. English at B2 level or higher is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on production experience building frontend components with React.js.
• Strong skills in developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted or agent-based workflows and their backend integration.
• Real-world production experience with Claude Code.
• Experience with GCP and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• English language skills at a B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services covering payment, loyalty, promotions, and other commerce domain areas.
• Support AI-powered checkout experiences through appropriate validation and safeguard mechanisms.
• Guarantee that commerce systems remain scalable, reliable, and compliant.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

React.js

AI workflows

Cloud platforms

English (B2)

Tools

Claude Code

GCP

Azure

Job description

EPAM Systems seeks a nearshore Chief Java Full Stack Engineer to lead backend services for commerce domains and support AI-powered checkout experiences. You will work across payments, loyalty, and promotions, ensuring scalable, reliable systems while integrating AI-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Java/Spring Boot backend and hands-on React.js experience, plus cloud familiarity (GCP/Azure) and strong REST/microservices skills. English at B2 level or higher is required.