Senior Java Backend Engineer | Spring Boot & Microservices

EPAM Systems; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work by design

Remote within Poland

Relocation opportunities

Health insurance

Multisport

Employee stock purchase plan

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Entertainment and relaxation zones

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend services. You will build RESTful APIs and microservices, work with databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and the ability to work the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM Polish time shift to sync with North American teammates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of REST API design and microservices architecture.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with JPA/Hibernate or similar persistence frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Availability to work shifted hours (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Polish time) to align with the North American-based team.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications.
• Develop secure, reliable, and high-performance microservices.
• Design and optimize database models and data access layers.
• Integrate with third-party platforms and external APIs.
• Collaborate with mobile developers, frontend engineers, product managers, QA engineers, and architects.
• Participate in system design, code reviews, and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve performance and scalability.
• Write clean, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD and AI-assisted software development practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API

Microservices

Relational DBs

JPA/Hibernate

Git

Testing

Agile/Scrum

English B2

Shift hours 3pm-11pm

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

Kafka/RabbitMQ

OAuth2/SSO/JWT

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend services. You will build RESTful APIs and microservices, work with databases like PostgreSQL/MySQL, and collaborate across cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong Java/Spring Boot skills, and the ability to work the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM Polish time shift to sync with North American teammates.