Lead Java Developer – Build Scalable REST APIs

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 240.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling & certification

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Colombia is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive scalable REST APIs and mentor a growing engineering team within a Docker/Kubernetes infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, apply Spring Boot and Kafka-based workflows, and shape the technical direction while advancing your career in a global, inclusive environment.

This role rewards strong problem solving, communications in English, and impactful contributions to

Formación

• More than five years hands-on experience in Java 8+ or Kotlin
• At least one year guiding and managing development teams
• Proficient in SQL and ORM for data persistence
• Strong Spring ecosystem knowledge, especially Spring Boot
• Experience using Kafka and ApacheMQ for messaging/workflows
• Linux environment experience
• Good English communication at B2+ level or higher

Responsabilidades

• Create and maintain scalable REST APIs deployed on Docker/Kubernetes infrastructure
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to ensure correct solutions
• Contribute to a capable engineering team delivering exceptional software
• Promote faster delivery with reusable components and automated processes
• Lead development and testing of system components, participate in design reviews
• Shape the product's technical direction and strategy
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a healthy technical culture
• Introduce new concepts and technologies for future projects

Conocimientos

Java 8+

Kotlin

Team leadership

SQL

ORM

Spring Boot

Kafka

ApacheMQ

Linux

English B2+

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Gradle

AWS

Descripción del empleo

EPAM Systems in Colombia is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive scalable REST APIs and mentor a growing engineering team within a Docker/Kubernetes infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, apply Spring Boot and Kafka-based workflows, and shape the technical direction while advancing your career in a global, inclusive environment.

This role rewards strong problem solving, communications in English, and impactful contributions to