Lead Java Engineer: AI-Driven SDLC & Microservices

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

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. in Sydney, Australia seeks 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 and reporting. You will lead end-to-end delivery for a defined BAU scope, implement AI-assisted SDLC patterns, collaborate with domain experts, and strengthen engineering quality through modern Git workflows

Qualifications

• Strong Java expertise in modern ecosystems (Java 17+).
• Hands-on leadership delivering production code while guiding delivery.
• Experience with API/microservices in enterprise environments.
• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka or MQ).
• Familiar with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot).

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java microservices for core platforms.
• Own end-to-end delivery for defined BAU scope from analysis to reporting.
• Define AI-assisted SDLC patterns using Claude and prompts.
• Lead with stakeholders to shape requirements and unblock decisions.
• Improve event-driven integrations and CI/CD practices.
• Ensure reliable production outcomes through DevOps-aligned delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AI-assisted Dev

Kafka

CI/CD

Tools

Kafka

MQ

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc. in Sydney, Australia seeks 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 and reporting. You will lead end-to-end delivery for a defined BAU scope, implement AI-assisted SDLC patterns, collaborate with domain experts, and strengthen engineering quality through modern Git workflows