Lead Java Developer

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 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 are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join our team.

In this role, you will guide the technical direction of backend initiatives and play a central part in delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions. You will thrive in a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams to bring impactful ideas to life.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and support code across backend components
• Construct backend microservices and REST APIs that enable scalable business functionality
• Prepare unit tests to safeguard the reliability and correctness of the code
• Carry out code reviews to preserve quality standards and share expertise across the team
• Apply engineering best practices, including code review, unit testing, and continuous integration
• Engage actively in SCRUM ceremonies as a contributing member of the Agile team
• Join estimation and planning sessions to support consistent delivery predictability
• Coach other developers and work closely with peers to strengthen the team's overall capability

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a comparable field
• No less than 5 years of hands‑on professional experience in software development
• At least 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, covering a team of 5 or more FTEs
• Practical background in designing and building front‑end applications and APIs
• Solid Java programming ability for developing enterprise‑grade applications
• Applied experience with Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA for backend development
• Hands‑on experience in designing and consuming REST APIs
• Strong track record designing and developing microservices architectures
• Working experience with Apache Kafka for distributed event streaming
• Familiarity with issue tracking tools such as JIRA for defect management
• English at B2 level or higher, with strong written and spoken communication skills

Nice to have

• Previous experience within the Financial Services industry
• Applied experience with GenAI‑assisted development to raise productivity and code quality
• Practical exposure to APIs and Integration patterns in distributed systems
• Strong track record conducting structured code reviews to uphold engineering quality
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot for AI‑assisted coding
• Awareness of Solution Architecture principles and practices

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.