Java Tech Lead - Backend & Microservices Architect

EPAM Systems; México; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

International projects

Professional development

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Lead Technology Lead to guide a Scrum team in designing secure backend services, microservices, and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor developers.

The role emphasizes hands-on production work, code reviews, test coverage, and collaboration with multinational teams on high-impact projects. Strong Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and leadership skills are essential.

Formación

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing backend services and REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production.
• Strong technology leadership skills to lead a Scrum team from a technical perspective.
• Strong microservices architecture knowledge including service design and integration patterns.
• Strong Apache Kafka experience for event-driven communication and messaging.
• Strong secure services design experience including secure API design and development.
• Strong data modeling skills and understanding of application architecture across tiers.
• Solid DevOps and QA experience including CI practices and quality gates.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Scrum team on technical decisions, delivery approach, and engineering standards.
• Design secure backend services and define REST API contracts and integration patterns.
• Build backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain production code with a focus on stability and performance.
• Conduct code review and enforce best practices for maintainability and reliability.
• Write unit tests and drive test coverage and quality improvements.
• Estimate work, plan deliveries, and contribute to Scrum ceremonies and planning sessions.
• Mentor developers, unblock the team, and support knowledge sharing across peers.
• Study existing codebases and improve solutions while preserving business-critical behavior.

Conocimientos

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Kafka

Leadership

DevOps

Code review

Unit testing

Descripción del empleo

EPAM Systems in Mexico is seeking a Lead Technology Lead to guide a Scrum team in designing secure backend services, microservices, and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor developers.

The role emphasizes hands-on production work, code reviews, test coverage, and collaboration with multinational teams on high-impact projects. Strong Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and leadership skills are essential.