Senior Java Developer (AI, Azure, AWS)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Developer to build scalable Java services while applying AI concepts to improve design and delivery. You will work with Spring Boot, microservices, REST, SQL, CI/CD, and Java NoSQL across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

Collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to design robust architectures, review code, mentor juniors, and ensure timely delivery. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, quality, and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Knowledge of AI technologies to enhance application design.
• Deep understanding of Java Core and OO principles.
• Experience with Java 8 and related language features.
• Hands-on with Spring Boot for backend services.
• Experience in Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS cloud environments.
• CI/CD practices enabling automated pipelines.
• Strong SQL skills for relational databases.
• Experience delivering microservice architectures.
• REST API design and integration.
• Unit testing to validate functionality.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable applications that align with goals and standards.
• Contribute to architecture discussions shaping roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver within timelines.
• Review code and provide actionable feedback.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and coordinate fixes.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.
• Participate in planning to define scope and estimates.
• Adopt improvements in technology practices.
• Document workflows and architecture decisions.
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify requirements.

Skills

Java Core

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

SQL

NoSQL

Azure

AWS

Unit testing

AI concepts

English B2

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to build scalable Java services while applying AI concepts to improve design and delivery. You will work with Spring Boot, microservice architecture style, REST, SQL, CI/CD, and Java NoSQL across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, partnering closely with teammates and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable applications that align with organizational goals and engineering quality standards
• Contribute to architecture discussions by providing grounded input that shapes system direction and roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver well-engineered results within agreed timelines
• Review code changes from teammates and give actionable feedback to improve maintainability and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and coordinate fixes through the full development lifecycle
• Coach junior engineers with practical mentoring that strengthens their technical skills
• Participate in planning to define scope, estimate effort, and help set delivery schedules
• Assess evolving technology practices and adopt improvements that benefit everyday engineering work
• Document technical workflows and architecture decisions to keep the codebase easier to extend and support
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure outcomes meet business expectations

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in software engineering or a closely related discipline
• Practical knowledge of AI technologies and concepts that enhance application design and development workflows
• Deep understanding of Java Core and object-oriented programming principles
• Proven experience working with Java 8 and its related language and platform features
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building and supporting backend services
• Background running applications and services within a Microsoft Azure environment
• Working familiarity with Amazon Web Services for deploying and operating cloud solutions
• Proven track record with CI/CD practices enabling consistent automated build and release pipelines
• Strong ability to use SQL for relational database management and data querying
• Solid background delivering service-oriented solutions using microservice architecture patterns
• Demonstrated skill designing REST APIs and integrating them within broader application ecosystems
• Experience using unit testing to validate functionality and improve code reliability
• Familiarity with Java-friendly NoSQL database technologies
• English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher, written and spoken