Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC)

EPAM Systems; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring programs

Partial certification grants

Global experience exchange

Online courses access

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC) to build and support a core clearing platform.

You will ship small, well-tested changes using Claude daily across design, coding, testing, review and documentation. You will strengthen APIs, integrations, SQL models and event-driven services, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and operational readiness in a cloud-native environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java 17+ skills and Spring Boot framework experience.
• Hands-on Generative AI in SDLC with Claude usage and productivity gains.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, Kafka/MQ and SQL.
• CI/CD/DevOps principles and cloud/container deployment know-how.

Responsibilities

• Build and support Java services for a core clearing platform.
• Leverage Claude daily to accelerate design, coding, testing and docs.
• Develop APIs, microservices and event-driven integrations.
• Ensure deployment readiness and CI/CD hygiene.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

CI/CD/DevOps

SQL & data modeling

Distributed systems

Tools

Kafka

MQ

Claude AI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer (AI-Assisted SDLC). You will build and support a core clearing platform, using Claude daily across design, coding, testing, review and documentation. You will ship small, well-tested changes early, work closely with domain experts and strengthen APIs, integrations, SQL models and event-driven services.ResponsibilitiesBuild and enhance Java services for a core clearing platform across BAU and change deliveryUse Claude or equivalent agentic tools daily to accelerate design, coding, testing, review and documentationDeliver small, well-tested improvements each sprint, balancing speed with release safetyDevelop and maintain APIs and microservices, including integration patterns and service contractsSupport event-driven integrations using messaging technologies such as Kafka or MQWork with relational data models, writing efficient SQL and supporting data qualityContribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment hygiene and operational readinessCollaborate with domain experts to translate business processes into code, tests and specificationsRequirementsJava skill sets, including modern Java (17+) and frameworks such as Spring BootGenerative AI in SDLC experience, with practical Claude usage and examples of productivity gainsAPI and integration background across microservices and distributed systemsSQL capability with relational data models and query optimization fundamentalsEvent-driven systems knowledge using tools such as Kafka or MQCI/CD and DevOps understanding to support reliable releasesCloud and containers exposure for deployment and runtime operationsNice to haveDerivatives or clearing domain knowledge (ETD or OTC, margin, positions, settlement)Knowledge graphs or semantic models and exposure to Model Context Protocol (MCP)FIX protocol knowledge and client or exchange connectivityPython exposure for automation, analytics or AI integrationsWe offerBy choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified in 2024, Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek, 2021 - 2023.Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters.You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices.We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey.At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.Life at EPAM- We are a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services that has rapidly grown in Australia since 2013.- We adopt a global growth strategy, thinking and acting like start-ups, working in multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering results. With a multinational talented team, we have been delivering innovative solutions for cloud migration, cyber security, digital transformation, etc.- You will work in an open and friendly work environment where your professional skills and experience can stand out.How We Hire• Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM.• Apply and tell us about yourself!• Go through some standard interviews:- General interview with a recruiter- Technical interview with our technology experts- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager• Get ready to join the team!• Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more!• It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now!