Senior Backend Developer (Python, Java)

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer (Python, Java) to join our team in Malaysia for a multi-year ANZ engineering transformation. You will work across modern and legacy systems, support production issues, and help the team adopt AI-assisted delivery practices using tools like GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Build new features and enhancements for customer-facing platforms and internal products
• Support business-critical applications through production support, incident resolution, and continuous improvement
• Develop across a mixed stack with a focus on Python and Java while navigating legacy components
• Troubleshoot complex issues across services, integrations, and environments with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach
• Collaborate in cross-functional balanced teams using Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Communicate technical trade-offs, progress, and operational updates clearly to Australia and New Zealand stakeholders
• Contribute to AI-assisted engineering practices, including AI-supported analysis, coding, and testing where appropriate
• Participate in on-call support coverage as needed to meet operational requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience building and supporting applications using Python and Java
• Strong independent coding capability. While we encourage using AI tools for productivity, you must be able to write, evaluate, and troubleshoot code autonomously rather than relying on AI to generate solutions
• Ability to work as a polyglot engineer across multiple languages without needing equal depth in each
• Knowledge of production support practices including incident triage, root-cause analysis, and remediation
• Exposure to PHP and/or Node.js in enterprise environments, even if not your primary stack today
• Comfort learning or refreshing less-recent technologies to support legacy systems when needed
• Clear communication in spoken English for collaboration with Australia and New Zealand teams
• Mindset suited to a managed-services environment balancing feature delivery with operational priorities

Nice to Have

• Exposure to PHP and/or Node.js in enterprise environments, even if not your primary stack today
• Experience in managed services, long-term support, or KTLO-style engagements
• Exposure to modernization programs balancing stability and incremental improvement
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar
• Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience

We Offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021, 2022, and 2023. Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters. You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices. We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future and accelerate your journey. At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.

About the Company

EPAM is a leading global software product development and digital platform engineering company. We partner with the world’s most innovative companies to deliver award-winning digital solutions that drive business value and customer engagement.