Senior Java AI Backend Engineer — Spring Boot, Cloud

EPAM Systems Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 200,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Java Developer with an AI background to build dependable, scalable backend services for innovation-led initiatives. You will work with Java Core, Java 8, Spring Boot, REST, SQL, and Microservice Architecture while supporting cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure and AWS.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in architectural reviews, coach juniors, and document critical technical choices to guide future delivery and maintain quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in a comparable technical role.
• Solid expertise in Java Core and object-oriented programming principles.
• Production-grade Java 8 development experience.
• Experience with Spring Boot for backend services.
• Familiar with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD fundamentals for automated delivery.
• Experience with REST API design and integration.
• SQL proficiency for relational databases.
• Unit testing to ensure code quality and stability.
• Basic understanding of NoSQL databases and English at B2 level+.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement scalable, long‑lived technical solutions that meet objectives.
• Provide input in architectural reviews to influence solution structure and evolution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Evaluate code contributions and suggest improvements aligned with standards.
• Diagnose and fix challenging problems during development.
• Coach and mentor junior team members with knowledge transfer.
• Help define project scope and provide accurate delivery estimates.
• Document critical technical decisions and implementation approaches.

Skills

Java Core

Java 8

Spring Boot

REST

SQL

Unit Testing

AI concepts

CI/CD

NoSQL databases

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Java Developer with an AI background to build dependable, scalable backend services for innovation-led initiatives. You will work with Java Core, Java 8, Spring Boot, REST, SQL, and Microservice Architecture while supporting cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure and AWS.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, participate in architectural reviews, coach juniors, and document critical technical choices to guide future delivery and maintain quality