Senior Java Developer (AI, CI/CD, Cloud)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Java Developer to deliver scalable backend systems and apply AI tooling to enhance how solutions are built. You will implement Spring Boot services, build REST APIs, and support microservice architecture deployments on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services with CI/CD.

Responsibilities include engineering scalable applications, driving architectural decisions, mentoring juniors, and ensuring delivery on time with high quality across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience in a related position.
• Familiarity with AI principles and tooling to strengthen development outcomes.
• Thorough understanding of Java Core and object-oriented design approaches.
• Direct experience with Java 8 capabilities.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting backend systems with Spring Boot.
• Experience operating in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Ability to deploy and oversee infrastructure on Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes enabling automated build and release cycles.
• Proficiency with SQL for relational databases and experience with NoSQL solutions.
• Experience delivering systems based on Microservice Architecture and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in Unit Testing to ensure code quality.
• English fluency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or above.

Responsibilities

• Engineer scalable, reliable applications that match technical requirements and business objectives.
• Contribute ideas and technical viewpoints to drive architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver on time with high quality.
• Perform code reviews and provide actionable feedback to uphold quality targets.
• Resolve complex technical problems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers through hands-on guidance.
• Assist with project planning by contributing scope and timeline estimates.
• Track new technology developments and adopt better approaches when appropriate.
• Create and maintain documentation of technical choices and development workflows.
• Align with business stakeholders to confirm requirements and keep delivery on track.

Skills

Java Core

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

Unit Testing

SQL

NoSQL

AI tooling

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer (AI, CI/CD, Cloud) to deliver scalable Java backend systems and apply AI tooling to enhance how solutions are built. You will implement Spring Boot services, build REST APIs, and support microservice architecture deployments on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services with CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Engineer scalable, reliable applications that match technical requirements and business objectives
• Help drive architectural decisions by contributing ideas and technical viewpoints
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver on time with strong quality
• Perform code reviews and provide actionable feedback to uphold quality targets
• Resolve complex technical problems that arise throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop junior engineers through mentorship and hands‑on support
• Assist with project planning by contributing scope and timeline estimates
• Track new technology developments and adopt better approaches when appropriate
• Create and maintain documentation of technical choices and development workflows
• Align with business stakeholders to confirm requirements and keep delivery on track

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands‑on professional experience in a related position
• Practical familiarity with AI principles and tooling to strengthen development outcomes
• Thorough understanding of Java Core and object-oriented design approaches
• Direct experience working with Java 8 capabilities
• Hands‑on experience developing and supporting backend systems with Spring Boot
• Experience operating in Microsoft Azure environments
• Ability to deploy and oversee infrastructure on Amazon Web Services
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes enabling automated build and release cycles
• Competence with SQL for managing and querying relational databases
• Experience architecting and delivering systems based on Microservice Architecture principles
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs
• Proficiency with Unit Testing techniques to protect code quality
• Familiarity with Java-compatible NoSQL database solutions
• English fluency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or above