Lead Java Backend Engineer: Microservices & Kafka Lead

EPAM Systems Inc; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Lead Java Backend Developer to guide design and development of scalable microservices-based systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features and drive engineering excellence.

You will design scalable architectures, implement event-driven patterns with Kafka, and mentor engineers while driving best practices in Java and Spring Boot development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Java Developer or similar role
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices framework
• Experience with Microservices architecture and building scalable, resilient systems
• Proficiency in Kafka for building event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB databases
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Nice to have Familiarity with headless CMS solutions, particularly ContentStack

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, resilient microservices architectures
• Build event-driven systems using Kafka
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Manage and optimize data using PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and MongoDB
• Lead technical decision-making within a fast-paced development environment
• Drive best practices for Java and Spring Boot development
• Mentor team members and foster strong teamwork across projects

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Lead Java Backend Developer to guide design and development of scalable microservices-based systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features and drive engineering excellence.

You will design scalable architectures, implement event-driven patterns with Kafka, and mentor engineers while driving best practices in Java and Spring Boot development in a fast-paced environment.