We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team and contribute to a critical customer project. This role focuses on decommissioning legacy platform search capabilities and migrating essential backend APIs within the Discovery and PIM domains. You will work in a collaborative environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver robust and scalable solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA Implement and integrate AWS services, including RDS (Aurora), S3, SQS, and Lambda, to support project requirements Work with Kafka and Kafka Connect to enable event-driven processing and data streaming Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient deployments Use Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling to support application performance Collaborate with architecture, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery and integration Provide technical guidance or solution architecture support when required Requirements At least 3 years of professional experience in Java development Extensive hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building scalable applications Strong knowledge of AWS services such as RDS, S3, and SQS Proficiency in working with Kafka and Kafka Connect for data streaming and event-driven architectures Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes to automate deployment pipelines Experience using Kubernetes (EKS or similar) for container orchestration Solid understanding of Spring Data JPA and Redis for data management Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at a B1 level or higher Nice to have Exposure to large-scale data migration projects or legacy system decommissioning Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to enhance system observability and performance We offer/Benefits - International projects with top brands - Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers - Healthcare benefits - Employee financial programs - Paid time off and sick leave - Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses - Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses - Global career opportunities - Volunteer and community involvement opportunities - EPAM Employee Groups - Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn