Lead Java Developer

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Híbrido; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off & sick leave

Upskilling & certifications

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Community involvement

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive complex initiatives from concept to production in a hybrid setup, four days in the office weekly. You will architect services handling investment data, build APIs, and guide distributed systems with a focus on correctness, reliability, and scalability.

The role requires 5+ years in Java/Spring Boot, API/microservices expertise, strong SQL, and English at B2 level or higher to collaborate with multinational teams globally.

Formación

• 5+ years of hands-on Java and Spring Boot experience.
• 1+ year of team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Proven API, microservices, and distributed system development history.
• Strong SQL knowledge and production CI/CD practices.
• Fluent English (B2+).

Responsabilidades

• Build, deploy, and maintain Java/Spring Boot applications.
• Develop APIs, microservices, and distributed system components.
• Lead initiatives from planning through production deployment.
• Identify and fix complex software and data challenges.
• Contribute to architecture, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Use AWS and cloud-native platforms for scalable infra.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers.
• Share expertise to uplift teammates.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

SQL

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

English (B2+)

Herramientas

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Descripción del empleo

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We're growing our organization and looking to bring on a Lead Java Developer to join our ranks. This opportunity is a great fit for a seasoned engineer ready to take complete responsibility for complex initiatives, steering them from initial idea through to full production deployment. You'll assist in architecting and enhancing services that handle intricate investment data alongside distributed systems, settings where correctness, dependability, and scalability hold critical importance. The position operates under a hybrid arrangement, with four days of office attendance expected weekly.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and sustain software applications rooted in Java and Spring Boot frameworks
• Create sturdy, scalable APIs, microservices, and elements of distributed system architecture
• Direct initiatives through the full engineering cycle, spanning initial planning and construction through launch and continued production upkeep
• Pinpoint and fix intricate application and data challenges by delivering durable solutions
• Contribute to architectural planning, technical direction-setting, code evaluation, quality control, and CI/CD pipeline construction
• Utilize AWS and other cloud-native platforms to build reliable, expandable infrastructure
• Partner with engineering, product, and business team members to achieve impactful technical solutions
• Share expertise and guide fellow engineers to help elevate their professional abilities

Requirements

• Over five years of applicable, hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Minimum one year of experience supervising and guiding development teams
• Solid history of building APIs, microservices, and distributed system frameworks
• Comprehensive understanding of software design basics, testing procedures, performance improvement, and production dependability
• Extensive background working with SQL and relational database platforms
• Direct experience applying AWS or similar cloud-based service platforms
• Working knowledge of event-driven architecture models and related tools such as Kafka
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-oriented skills, along with working English fluency at B2 level or above, supporting accurate comprehension of business needs and their conversion into technical execution
• Proven ability to independently spearhead technical projects while sustaining full accountability from concept through completion

Nice to have

• Experience gained within financial services, investment management, or capital markets environments
• Familiarity with Corporate Actions and related investment lifecycle procedures
• Practical exposure to Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
• Background in developing or upgrading complex, large-scale systems

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.