Lead Java Developer (SAP BTP/CAP)

EPAM Systems Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Annual Bonus Program

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Java Developer to drive SAP BTP/CAP-based services within the SAP Business Network. You will translate roadmaps into scalable designs and lead a team through ideation, prototyping, and delivery. Strong backend, API-first thinking and cloud experience are essential.

The role is remote with US-based requirements and offers a competitive salary plus benefits. You will collaborate with a Team Architect and Product Manager to deliver high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development with leadership experience.
• Proven backend work with Java, REST/CXF and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on SAP BTP/CAP, SAPUI5, OData, CAP CDS.
• Strong software design, patterns and enterprise architecture.
• Experience building web APIs and API-first design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery per specs, standards and milestones.
• Lead backend development with Java, REST/CXF, CAP and SQL.
• Contribute to reviews, design and test planning.
• Implement automated tests and maintain code quality.
• Troubleshoot defects within SLAs.

Skills

Java backend leadership

REST API design

CAP/SAP BTP experience

Spring Boot

SQL and databases

DevOps tools

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jira

Job description

We are hiring an experienced and dynamic Lead Java Developer (SAP BTP/CAP) to spearhead our engineering team. In this role, you will lead the development of multiple high-impact services from the ground up within the SAP Business Network. You will be deeply involved in every phase of the product development and deployment lifecycle—from initial ideation, planning, and design, to prototyping, execution, delivery, and continuous iteration.

As a hands-on Senior Developer, you are a pragmatic problem solver who values clean, effective, and scalable code above all. You will work in close collaboration with our Team Architect and Product Manager, translating complex product roadmap features into modular technical designs and leading your team to successfully deliver them.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of application features that fully adhere to functional specifications, SAP product standards, quality criteria, and project milestones

• Drive backend development using Java, REST/CXF, MVC frameworks (Spring Boot), the CAP programming model, and SQL

• Actively contribute to requirements reviews, design authoring and peer reviews, test scenario evaluations, and code reviews

• Implement automated unit tests to achieve maximum code coverage, and execute test plans through fully automated functional tests covering both positive and negative scenarios

• Troubleshoot and implement robust fixes for internal defects and customer issues within defined SLAs

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including proven hands-on technology leadership

• Solid command of backend technologies using Java, REST/CXF, Spring Boot and other MVC-based frameworks

• Hands-on experience with the SAP BTP/CAP environment, specifically utilizing Fiori-based development (SAPUI5, OData, and CAP CDS)

• Deep understanding of software design patterns, enterprise architecture, and data structures

• Extensive experience building web APIs and implementing API-first design principles (e.g., Swagger, REST APIs, or GraphQL)

• Familiarity with SAP HANA DB, alongside a strong understanding of at least one other relational database management system (RDBMS) and solid SQL skills

• Skilled in using development and DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Selenium, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Puppet, and Chef

• Familiarity with Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, Jira, JUnit, Karate, Postman, Qmate, qTest, and Selenium

• Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Strong knowledge and hands-on implementation experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML); experience with third-party logins is a significant plus

• Strong command of English, both written and spoken, at a B2 proficiency level or above

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $135,000 - $173,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.