Lead Java Engineer (Ai-Assisted Sdlc)

EPAM Systems Inc; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Australia seeks a Lead Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC) to build and run a core clearing platform while scaling AI-enhanced workflows using Claude. Stay hands-on in Java and own BAU delivery, collaborating with stakeholders on analysis, prioritization, planning and reporting.

You will lead Java microservice design and delivery, drive AI-assisted SDLC patterns, ensure robust production outcomes, and promote modern Git workflows, CI/CD and DevOps across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building Java microservices in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on technical leader who writes production code.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java microservices for a core clearing platform across BAU and change delivery
• Own end-to-end delivery for a defined BAU scope, from analysis and prioritization to planning and reporting
• Set practical AI-assisted SDLC patterns using Claude, including specs, prompts, review gates and validation checks
• Use AI tools to improve throughput in analysis, documentation, planning and delivery
• Partner with business stakeholders and domain experts to shape requirements and unblock decisions
• Improve event-driven integrations using messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQ
• Strengthen engineering quality through modern Git workflows, code reviews and CI/CD practices
• Support reliable production outcomes through DevOps-aligned delivery and operational readiness

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AI-assisted development

Team leadership

API/microservices

Kafka

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication

Tools

Kafka

MQ

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC). You will build and run a core clearing platform while scaling AI-assisted ways of working using Claude. Stay hands-on in Java, own a slice of BAU delivery and partner with business stakeholders on analysis, prioritization, planning and outcome reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java microservices for a core clearing platform across BAU and change delivery
• Own end-to-end delivery for a defined BAU scope, from analysis and prioritization to planning and reporting
• Set practical AI-assisted SDLC patterns using Claude, including specs, prompts, review gates and validation checks
• Use AI tools to improve throughput in analysis, documentation, planning and delivery
• Partner with business stakeholders and domain experts to shape requirements and unblock decisions
• Improve event-driven integrations using messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQ
• Strengthen engineering quality through modern Git workflows, code reviews and CI/CD practices
• Support reliable production outcomes through DevOps-aligned delivery and operational readiness

Requirements

• Java expertise, including modern Java (17+) ecosystems such as Spring Boot
• AI-assisted development experience using Claude, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or similar tools
• Technical leadership skill sets in a hands-on role, guiding delivery while writing production code
• API and microservices development background in enterprise environments
• Event-driven integration experience with tools such as Apache Kafka or MQ
• Agile delivery capability, including backlog management, prioritization and planning in Jira or similar
• CI/CD and DevOps understanding to support safe releases and stable production outcomes
• Clear communication with business stakeholders, including progress reporting and outcome-focused updates

Nice to have

• Derivatives or clearing domain knowledge (ETD or OTC, trade lifecycle, margin, positions, settlement)
• Python exposure for automation, analytics or AI integrations
• FIX protocol knowledge and client or exchange connectivity