Lead Java Engineer: AI-Driven SDLC & Microservices

EPAM Systems; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to build and run a core clearing platform while scaling AI-assisted ways of working using Claude.

You will stay hands-on in Java, own a slice of BAU delivery and partner with business stakeholders on analysis, prioritization, planning and outcome reporting. Responsibilities include leading Java microservice development, end-to-end BAU delivery, and defining AI-assisted SDLC patterns with Claude.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Java microservices in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on technical leadership with production code.
• Strong API/microservices background and event-driven design.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git workflows, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Kafka or MQ messaging.

Responsibilities

• Build and run Java microservices for a core clearing platform.
• Own end-to-end delivery for a defined BAU scope.
• Define AI-assisted SDLC patterns using Claude, prompts and gates.
• Leverage AI tools to improve analysis, planning and delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape requirements and outcomes.
• Enhance event-driven integrations using Kafka or MQ.
• Improve engineering quality via modern Git workflows and reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Technical leadership

API & microservices

Kafka/MQ

Agile (Jira)

CI/CD / DevOps

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Docker

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to build and run a core clearing platform while scaling AI-assisted ways of working using Claude.

You will stay hands-on in Java, own a slice of BAU delivery and partner with business stakeholders on analysis, prioritization, planning and outcome reporting. Responsibilities include leading Java microservice development, end-to-end BAU delivery, and defining AI-assisted SDLC patterns with Claude.