Lead Java Backend Architect | Microservices & Growth

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 7,524,000 - 11,912,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Java Developer to guide backend initiatives and drive scalable, high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring, and microservices.

Experience in Kafka, REST APIs, and SCRUM is valued. The role emphasizes technical leadership, coaching peers, and contributing to architectural decisions while ensuring code quality and delivery predictability within an Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Minimum 1 year in people management or team leadership (5+ FTEs).
• Strong Java background for enterprise-grade apps.

Responsibilities

• Guide the technical direction of backend initiatives.
• Develop backend microservices and REST APIs.
• Prepare unit tests and code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Microservices

REST API design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or comparable field

Tools

JIRA

Apache Kafka

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Java Developer to guide backend initiatives and drive scalable, high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring, and microservices.

Experience in Kafka, REST APIs, and SCRUM is valued. The role emphasizes technical leadership, coaching peers, and contributing to architectural decisions while ensuring code quality and delivery predictability within an Agile