Lead Java Developer

About the Position

We are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join our team.

This position offers the chance to step into a leadership role, shape technical direction, and make a significant impact on forward-thinking projects. You will work alongside a skilled team and play a central part in delivering robust solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and rollout of scalable backend system architectures
• Oversee the launch of new features and system enhancements
• Mentor and advise team members on best practices in coding and architecture
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
• Ensure high standards of code quality through ongoing reviews and coaching
• Organize project schedules and distribute responsibilities within the team
• Manage the integration of external APIs and third-party services
• Detect and resolve application performance issues
• Foster a supportive and growth-focused team atmosphere
• Research and propose adoption of emerging technologies and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development
• Minimum one year of experience leading or managing a team of five or more people
• Advanced knowledge of Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
• Practical experience with Spring Boot for enterprise-grade applications
• Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs
• Experience with Microservice Architecture for modular and scalable systems
• Proficiency in SQL for relational database operations
• Understanding of Java NoSQL databases for non-relational data management
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
• Ability to write and maintain unit tests for code quality assurance
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services for deploying and managing cloud solutions
• Experience with ReactJS for building interactive user interfaces
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at B2+ level or above

Nice to Have

• Experience with other cloud platforms or DevOps technologies
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Understanding of Agile practices and project management tools
• Awareness of advanced security strategies in Java development
• Experience with tuning and optimizing performance for high-load systems

We Offer

• Opportunity to work remotely from Mexico City
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team
• Competitive compensation package

About the Company

EPAM Systems is a global software product engineering and digital platform company that partners with the world’s leading organizations to deliver innovative technology solutions.