We are looking for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to develop robust, secure API gateways that enable efficient data exchange across our platform.
You will lead efforts to improve platform scalability and performance, affecting millions of users worldwide. If you are driven to solve backend challenges and lead system development at scale, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Write and maintain code across multiple services and codebases
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design backend solutions
- Upgrade gateway infrastructure to handle heavy traffic with high availability and resilience
- Identify and propose enhancements to products and services
- Keep up to date with industry trends and new technologies to suggest improvements to the tech stack
- Lead code reviews to ensure quality and promote technical excellence
Requirements :
- Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development with scalable, high-performance systems
- Strong expertise in Java and its ecosystem
- Experience with Go language is beneficial
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Proficient with cloud platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Client-focused with passion for innovative solution delivery
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in ambiguous environments
- English proficiency at B2+ level
Nice to have
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline implementation
- Knowledge of Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration
- Experience using the Spring framework
- Understanding of Amazon VPC networking concepts
- Skills in observability and troubleshooting of distributed systems
We offer
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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