We are seeking a **Senior Java Backend Engineer** to build scalable, secure API gateways for seamless data exchange in our platform.
**Responsibilities**
- Contribute code and own multiple services and code-bases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define backend solutions
- Enhance gateway infrastructure to manage large-scale traffic with resilience and high availability
- Implement best practices for API design and backend architecture
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve products and services
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend tech stack improvements
- Conduct code reviews to promote continuous improvement and technical excellence
**Requirements**:
- 3+ years of backend development experience building scalable, high-performance systems
- Strong knowledge of Java and its ecosystem
- Experience with Go language is a plus
- Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
- Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- User-focused and passionate about delivering innovative solutions
- Independent and self-driven with ability to navigate ambiguity
- B2+ level English communication skills
**Nice to have**
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Spring framework
- Understanding of Amazon VPC
- Skills in observability and troubleshooting 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 general 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.

📌 Senior Java Backend Engineer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México