Senior Java Software Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Gdańsk; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport card

Shopping vouchers

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to act as Technology Lead for a client-facing investor platform. You will shepherd microservices, APIs, and data models while guiding modernization and cloud-native adoption.

Hybrid work in Poland with part-office presence 3 days per week in Krakow or Gdansk. You will lead technical decisions, collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams, and drive architecture governance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 8+ years designing and developing microservices, REST APIs, and front-end apps.
• Strong hands-on Java and Spring Boot for backend microservices.
• Experience with AWS cloud-native services and serverless patterns.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technology leadership for full-stack backend development on microservices and APIs.
• Guide legacy modernization and cloud-native architecture adoption.
• Collaborate with architects, CTO organization, and cross-functional teams.
• Own design reviews, data models, API contracts, and code quality.
• Support planning, estimation, and dependency identification.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS

Cloud-native

Leadership

English

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Angular

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

Splunk

PostgreSQL

DB2

DynamoDB

Job description

EPAM is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to serve as a Technology Lead for a product team delivering investor-facing solutions for the world's second-largest asset management company — a global financial services leader managing trillions in assets and serving millions of investors worldwide.The client is driving a major digital transformation focused on agility, innovation, and automation, built on a completely cloud-native AWS architecture with a strong emphasis on serverless and microservices. EPAM operates as a strategic engineering partner with end-to-end product ownership — from ideation through post-production.In this role, you will provide hands-on technology leadership for full-stack backend development, including microservices, APIs, and data store design — while guiding the team through legacy modernization and cloud-native architecture adoption.This role requires availability to work from the office 3 times a week in Krakow or Gdansk.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership and accountability for the technology solution and output delivered by the teamProvide technology thought leadership and assist the team in making sound technical decisionsRemove technology-related obstacles throughout the project lifecycleWork with architects, CTO organization, and cross-functional teams to ensure technology governance and best practices are followedUnderstand functional, non-functional requirements, and quality attributes — and build solutions accordinglyContribute to and improve architecture and designBuild, review, and ensure quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and codeAssist in effort estimation, planning, prioritization, and dependency identificationManage all technology artifactsAnalyze legacy applications and define target-state design/architectureRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (Master's degree preferred)8+ years of professional software development experience8+ years of experience designing and developing microservices, REST APIs, and front-end applicationsStrong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot for backend microservices developmentExperience with AWS cloud-native services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Kinesis, Firehose, DynamoDB, EKS, CloudWatch)Proficiency in cloud-native microservices architecture with strong AWS expertiseExpertise in API economy with business acumenAbility to analyze legacy applications and define target-state architectureExperience working in Agile methodologyHands-on technology leadership — preferably full-stack developmentExcellent English communication and presentation skills — this is a client-facing roleStrong organizational skills with the ability to deal with ambiguityAttention to detail and team leadership capabilitiesAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Database, CTO organization, API Economy, etc.)Nice to haveFront-end experience with Angular and TypeScriptExperience with Node.js for backend servicesFamiliarity with Python for scripting or data-related tasksExperience with databases: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, or legacy DB2Knowledge of monitoring tools such as SplunkExperience with testing frameworks (Cucumber, API testing tools)Familiarity with mobile testing tools such as PerfectoBackground in financial services, asset management, or investor-facing platformsExperience with data migration and legacy system decommissioningWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM 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.