Senior Java Developer: Microservices, Kafka, Cloud-Native

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Office amenities: entertainment zones,

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Java Developer in Kraków to lead backend development with microservices, Kafka-based messaging, and cloud-native patterns. You will mentor juniors and drive scalable, secure solutions in a distributed environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, DLT initiatives (Ethereum), and security-focused coding. The role offers hybrid work and Poland-wide remote options, with opportunities for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Java development experience.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and RESTful services.
• Kafka-based event-driven architectures.
• Kubernetes and Helm familiarity.
• Strong security-focused mindset and code review discipline.
• Excellent English communication across teams.

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.
• Contribute to projects involving DLT technologies, including Ethereum.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and security across development work.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

Skills

Java

Kafka

REST

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

Helm

Security awareness

English communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Java Developer in Kraków to lead backend development with microservices, Kafka-based messaging, and cloud-native patterns. You will mentor juniors and drive scalable, secure solutions in a distributed environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, DLT initiatives (Ethereum), and security-focused coding. The role offers hybrid work and Poland-wide remote options, with opportunities for international collaboration.