Senior Back-end Engineer - Java

at  Epam Systems

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Back-end Engineer - Java to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining distributed systems that seamlessly integrate with our larger data and services ecosystem. This role will require a deep understanding of Java and related technologies, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in an Agile environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience building distributed systems
• Proficiency in Java and JUnit
• Experience with TDD and BDD testing frameworks such as Cucumber-JVM
• Strong knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot
• Experience with Document DB technologies such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
• Expertise in developing and integrating REST APIs
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven services
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms like JWT and OAuth
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

• Work with onsite/customer team members and stakeholders to develop distributed systems
• Take full ownership of the SDLC, including conception, build, deployment, and ongoing production operational support
• Collaborate in a true Agile environment, taking responsibility for deployment, testing, quality, monitoring, and operational excellence
• Strive for continuous improvement in code quality and engineering practices
• Anticipate system/application challenges and propose effective solutions
• Contribute to story sizing, work estimates, and implementation processes
• Ensure a quality user experience by reviewing user stories for well-defined acceptance criteria and thorough test coverage
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality and testability of feature code
• Implement build, deployment, and test automation to enable continuous delivery
• Adjust positively to quickly changing priorities and shifting goals