1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. We are looking for a seasoned Chief Java Developer to join our team and take a leading role in a critical customer project. This position focuses on migrating essential backend APIs within the Discovery and PIM domains while retiring legacy platform search capabilities. You will work with a highly skilled team, leveraging the latest technologies to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and manage backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA Implement and integrate AWS services such as RDS (Aurora), S3, SQS, and Lambda to fulfill project requirements Work with Kafka and Kafka Connect for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline and enhance deployment processes Use Kubernetes for container orchestration and scalability to ensure optimal performance Collaborate with architecture, product, and engineering teams to align on delivery and integration goals Provide technical leadership and contribute to solution architecture when required Requirements At least 7 years of hands-on experience in Java development A minimum of 2 years of experience leading and managing development teams Comprehensive expertise in Spring Boot for building scalable and efficient applications Strong proficiency in AWS services such as RDS, S3, and SQS Experience with Kafka and Kafka Connect for developing event-driven systems Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes to automate and optimize deployment workflows Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS or similar) for container management and scaling In-depth knowledge of Spring Data JPA and Redis for efficient data management Proficient English communication skills, written and spoken, at a B1 level or higher Nice to have Background in large-scale data migration or decommissioning legacy systems Experience with monitoring and logging tools to enhance system performance and observability We offer 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 Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EPAM Systems by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Java Software Engineer” roles. Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 5 days ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 8 hours ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 3 weeks ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 1 week ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 6 days ago Colombia $30,000.00-$50,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr