Senior Java Developer (Microservices, Kafka)

EPAM Systems; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design mode

Remote options within Poland

Opportunity to work abroad for up to 2

Relocation opportunities

English classes

Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Entertainment and relaxation zones in/

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Poland, bringing expertise in microservices, Kafka-based messaging, and cloud-native architectures for secure, blockchain-driven financial solutions.

You will lead backend development, mentor junior engineers, design scalable systems, and collaborate with stakeholders across technology and business functions, with a hybrid work model and remote options within Poland.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Java development.
• Expertise in cloud-native applications using RESTful services and Kafka-based event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm.
• Strong attention to detail and security awareness.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, DevOps practices, and digital asset technologies.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of backend systems and mentor junior developers.
• Develop reliable, cloud-based solutions that scale to meet business needs.
• Design and build cloud-native applications for distributed systems.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across technology and business functions.
• Bring creative and innovative thinking to system design and architecture.
• Contribute to projects involving DLT technologies, including the Ethereum blockchain.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and security across all development work.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

Skills

Java

Kafka

Microservices

Cloud-native

RESTful APIs

Kubernetes

Security awareness

English communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our team, bringing expertise in microservices architecture and Kafka-based enterprise messaging systems to power cloud-based, blockchain-driven financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of backend systems and mentor junior developers
• Develop reliable, cloud-based solutions that scale to meet business needs
• Design and build cloud-native applications for distributed systems
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across technology and business functions
• Bring creative and innovative thinking to system design and architecture
• Contribute to projects involving DLT technologies, including the Ethereum blockchain
• Maintain strong attention to detail and security across all development work
• Communicate effectively with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Java development
• Expertise in developing cloud-native applications using RESTful web services and Kafka-based event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm
• Strong attention to detail and security awareness
• Familiarity with cloud computing, DevOps practices, and digital asset technologies
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of colleagues

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.