Senior Java Backend Engineer — Azure Cloud, Hybrid (Zurich)

EPAM Systems; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks vacation

ESPP

Enhanced pension plan

Enhanced parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Java Developer – Azure to join our hybrid team.

You will design and build backend services, RESTful APIs and scalable cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software for enterprise environments. Ideal candidates have strong Java, Spring Boot, Azure PKG, and a passion for clean code, performance optimization and secure deployments.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Java developer in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Working knowledge of Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Exposure to Azure Service Bus or similar messaging systems.
• Strong understanding of API design and integration principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable and secure server-side applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for backend and frontend communication.
• Integrate backend systems with third-party services.
• Contribute to scalable, resilient and fault-tolerant systems.
• Optimize application performance across services.
• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions.
• Support deployment and operations on Microsoft Azure.

Skills

Java

Azure

Spring Boot

Azure Kubernetes Service

Azure Service Bus

API design

Performance optimization

Job description

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Senior Java Developer – Azure to join our hybrid team.

You will design and build backend services, RESTful APIs and scalable cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software for enterprise environments. Ideal candidates have strong Java, Spring Boot, Azure PKG, and a passion for clean code, performance optimization and secure deployments.