Junior Java Software Engineer

EPAM Systems; Gdańsk; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Junior Java Software Engineer to join a lean, autonomous team delivering scalable, high-performance platforms for external clients.

You will collaborate with world-class engineers, architects, and product managers, write documentation, and apply cloud and microservices principles to project development while growing your Java, CI/CD, and security skills in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Java, SQL, and unit testing.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures, continuous integration, and Google Cloud Platform.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of application security.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level) with experience in client-facing communications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product managers to build and maintain scalable, high-performance platforms.
• Communicate directly with clients to collect and analyze their needs.
• Create necessary documentation, including PRDs, test cases, and design docs.
• Work independently as the sole developer on an app from idea to ready product when required.
• Deliver quality work on time while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Apply cloud technologies and microservices architecture principles to project development.
• Question the status quo and seek individual mastery while working with autonomy.
• Contribute to a culture of purpose, transparency, and trust within the team.
• Approach problems by identifying root causes and justify compromises between quality and speed.

Skills

Java

SQL

Unit testing

Algorithms & data structures

CI/CD

Google Cloud Platform

Git

English communication (B2)

Self-management

Agile

Information management

Data modeling

System integration

gRPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

Git

gRPC

Google Cloud Spanner

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Java Software Engineer to join a modern, lean, self-governing engineering team that values transparency and trust, working directly with clients on a daily basis to build scalable, high-performance platforms leveraged by external customers to create paradigm-shifting applications and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a group of world-class engineers, architects, and product managers to build and maintain scalable, high-performance platforms
• Communicate directly with clients to collect and analyze their needs
• Create necessary documentation, including PRDs, test cases, and design docs
• Work independently as the sole developer on an app from idea to ready product when required
• Deliver quality work on time while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Apply cloud technologies and microservices architecture principles to project development
• Question the status quo and seek individual mastery while working with autonomy
• Contribute to a culture of purpose, transparency, and trust within the team
• Approach problems by identifying root causes rather than jumping directly into solution mode
• Make decisions considering business impact and justify compromises between quality and speed

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with Java, SQL, and unit testing
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures, continuous integration, and Google Cloud Platform
• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of application security
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level) with experience in client-facing communications
• Strong self-management and prioritization skills
• Capability to work in an agile environment without direct supervision
• Understanding of information management, data modeling, system integration, and development methodologies
• Nice to have Familiarity with Google Cloud Spanner
• Knowledge of gRPC