Junior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a hybrid team. You will contribute to Java-based applications, work with RESTful services, and grow under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You should have 9–12 months of development experience, solid Java fundamentals including newer features, and familiarity with SQL, Git, and unit testing. English proficiency at B2+ is requested, with opportunities to work across Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 9–12 months of production experience in software development.
• Strong Java fundamentals and familiarity with Java 21 features.
• SQL and relational databases; REST concepts; basic HTTP.
• Experience with JUnit and unit testing principles.
• Git version control and Agile teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java software components with guidance from senior team members.
• Write clean, readable code and follow team standards and best practices.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs as part of application development tasks.
• Write unit tests to ensure correctness and reliability of delivered code.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies and collaborate with QA and business analysts.

Skills

Java

SQL

JUnit

Git

Spring Boot

GCP basics

CI/CD

English (B2+)

REST APIs

Unit testing

Tools

Git

Angular

Python

Claude/Codex/Gemini

GCP basics

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our team at EPAM Systems in Poland. This position offers a hybrid work model — combining remote work with 3 days per week from one of our EPAM offices located in Krak f3w, Wroc2aw, or Gda5sk . This setup allows you to enjoy flexibility while staying connected with your team and benefiting from in-person collaboration. If you're at the beginning of your professional journey, have a solid foundation in Java and are eager to learn and grow in a supportive engineering environment we'd love to meet you. At EPAM, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real-world projects, and accelerate your career from day one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software components under the guidance of senior team members using Java and related technologies
• Write clean, well-structured, and readable code following team coding standards and best practices
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs as part of application development tasks
• Write unit tests to ensure correctness and reliability of delivered code
• Participate in code reviews — both as a reviewer and a contributor to learn and uphold quality standards
• Collaborate with team members including developers, QA engineers, and business analysts in an Agile environment
• Use version control systems to manage code changes and contribute to shared repositories
• Investigate and resolve bugs and issues reported during testing or production
• Actively participate in team ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and approaches to grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team

Requirements

• A minimum of 9–12 months of production experience in software development
• Solid understanding of Java core fundamentals, including experience with Java 21 features and modern language capabilities
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and working with relational databases
• Practical experience with JUnit and a strong understanding of unit testing principles and best practices
• Basic knowledge of REST concepts, including HTTP methods, status codes, and request/response structure
• Hands-on experience with Git for version control, branching, and collaborative development workflows
• Very good coding skills with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Working knowledge of Spring Boot for building Java-based applications
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) basics and core cloud concepts
• Understanding of CI/CD fundamentals 44d — awareness of automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow within a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in English (B2+), both written and spoken
• Nice to have
• Exposure to Google Cloud technologies such as Guice (dependency injection), gRPC, and Protocol Buffers for building efficient service communication
• Basic knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or supplementary development tasks
• Familiarity with Angular basics, including component structure and fundamental frontend development concepts
• Experience with Claude/Codex/Gemini