Scale-Driven Java Backend Engineer (Spring Boot & APIs)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and evolve scalable, high-performance services powering mobile and web experiences used daily by thousands of professionals.

You will work in an Agile team to deliver secure APIs and reliable microservices, optimize data access, integrate external APIs, and participate in design reviews, testing, and CI/CD improvements. Strong Java + Spring Boot skills and REST/microservices expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Java in production backend development.
• Experience with Spring Boot for building services and APIs.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute in an Agile/Scrum setup.
• Strong REST API design knowledge and microservices fundamentals.
• Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Persistence framework knowledge with JPA/Hibernate or similar ORM tools.
• Version control proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Testing mindset with unit and integration testing frameworks.
• Clear communication skills for technical discussions and code reviews.
• English proficiency: B2 Upper-Intermediate.
• Nice to have Cloud platform experience with AWS or GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, OAuth2, and SSO.

Responsibilities

• Design backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications
• Develop secure and reliable microservices with strong performance characteristics
• Optimize database models and data access layers for scalability
• Integrate external APIs and third-party platforms
• Collaborate with engineers, product partners, QA, and architects to deliver solutions
• Participate in system design sessions, code reviews, and architectural discussions
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability and performance
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices
• Contribute to CI/CD improvements, automation, and modern development practices

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

JPA/Hibernate

Git

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

CI/CD

AWS/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

OAuth2

SSO

Agile/Scrum

English Communication

Job description

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and evolve scalable, high-performance services powering mobile and web experiences used daily by thousands of professionals.

You will work in an Agile team to deliver secure APIs and reliable microservices, optimize data access, integrate external APIs, and participate in design reviews, testing, and CI/CD improvements. Strong Java + Spring Boot skills and REST/microservices expertise are essential.