Java Developer

Java Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications, ensuring high performance and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and standards
• Design, develop, and integrate REST APIs to ensure seamless communication between systems
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot technical issues as they arise
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team
• Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices architecture
• Ensure proper documentation of code, processes, and system designs
• Work within Agile/Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and apply them to improve software development processes
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Java, preferably Java 8 or higher
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Hands-on experience with functional programming features like Streams and Lambdas
• Practical knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate, and Spring Cloud for microservices
• Experience in designing, building, and consuming REST APIs
• Familiarity with JSON and creating Swagger/OpenAPI documentation
• Expertise in relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries
• Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket)
• Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Spring Test
• Familiarity with tools like Postman, IntelliJ/Eclipse, and JIRA
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Awareness of code quality standards and documentation practices
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) at a B2 level or higher
  

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring Security
• Familiarity with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Logback/SLF4J, ELK stack, and monitoring tools like Prometheus/Grafana
  

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)