Senior Java Developer with AI Expertise (Azure/AWS)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in the United States seeks a Senior Java Developer to deliver reliable Java backends and leverage AI know-how to strengthen architecture and decisions.

You will develop Spring Boot microservices with REST APIs, SQL, CI/CD, unit testing, and NoSQL, operating across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services to drive scalable, robust solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and help shape the roadmap while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Familiar with AI concepts to improve design and delivery.
• Strong Java Core concepts and OO programming.
• Hands-on with Java 8 and newer.
• Experience using Spring Boot for backend services.
• Cloud experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Cloud deployments and operations on AWS.
• CI/CD workflows for automated builds/deployments.
• SQL knowledge for relational databases.
• Microservice architecture and service-oriented platforms.
• REST API development and integration with larger systems.
• Unit testing to verify behavior and improve stability.
• Familiarity with NoSQL options in Java stacks.
• English fluency at B2+ level.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable Java backends aligned with business priorities.
• Provide architectural input during design sessions.
• Coordinate with teams to deliver robust solutions on time.
• Conduct peer code reviews and suggest improvements.
• Analyze defects and drive resolutions across the lifecycle.
• Mentor less experienced engineers with hands-on guidance.
• Support project planning, deliverables, and timelines.
• Evaluate new technologies and integrate valuable approaches.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Align with stakeholders to confirm requirements.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD

Unit testing

Azure

AWS

AI awareness

English B2

Tools

Azure

AWS

CI/CD tools

REST/HTTP tooling

SQL databases

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Java Developer to deliver reliable Java backends and apply AI know-how to strengthen architecture and implementation decisions. You will develop Spring Boot microservices with REST APIs, SQL, CI/CD, unit testing, and Java NoSQL while operating across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services—apply today.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable applications that meet business priorities and technical quality expectations.
• Provide architectural input during system design sessions to influence roadmaps and key decisions.
• Coordinate with teams across the organization to deliver robust solutions on schedule.
• Conduct peer code reviews and suggest improvements that keep implementations clean and maintainable.
• Analyze challenging defects, determine root causes, and drive resolution across the development lifecycle.
• Guide less experienced engineers through hands-on mentoring and technical support.
• Support project planning by defining deliverables, estimating effort, and contributing to timelines.
• Evaluate new technology practices and integrate valuable approaches into daily development.
• Create and maintain documentation for technical processes and architectural choices to support ongoing evolution.
• Align with stakeholders to confirm requirements and ensure deliverables match business expectations.

Requirements

• No fewer than 3 years of professional experience in software engineering or a comparable area.
• Working awareness of AI technologies and concepts that can improve application design and delivery.
• Thorough command of Java Core concepts and object-oriented programming practices.
• Hands-on background with Java 8 and its development capabilities.
• Practical experience using Spring Boot to implement and maintain backend infrastructure.
• Experience operating services in a Microsoft Azure cloud ecosystem.
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services for cloud deployments and operational oversight.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows for repeatable, automated build and deployment processes.
• Ability to work effectively with SQL for relational databases and complex queries.
• Demonstrated experience building service-oriented platforms using microservice architecture patterns.
• Proven capability creating REST APIs and integrating them with larger systems.
• Practical use of unit testing to verify behavior and improve code stability.
• Familiarity with NoSQL database options that work well with Java stacks.
• English fluency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher, both written and spoken.