We are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join our team.

This position offers the chance to step into a leadership role, shape technical direction, and make a significant impact on forward-thinking projects. You will work alongside a skilled team and play a central part in delivering robust solutions.

Responsibilities

- Lead the creation and rollout of scalable backend system architectures
- Oversee the launch of new features and system enhancements
- Mentor and advise team members on best practices in coding and architecture
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
- Ensure high standards of code quality through ongoing reviews and coaching
- Organize project schedules and distribute responsibilities within the team
- Manage the integration of external APIs and third-party services
- Detect and resolve application performance issues
- Foster a supportive and growth-focused team atmosphere
- Research and propose adoption of emerging technologies and tools

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in software development
- Minimum one year of experience leading or managing a team of five or more people
- Advanced knowledge of Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
- Practical experience with Spring Boot for enterprise-grade applications
- Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs




- Experience with Microservice Architecture for modular and scalable systems
- Proficiency in SQL for relational database operations
- Understanding of Java NoSQL databases for non-relational data management
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
- Ability to write and maintain unit tests for code quality assurance
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services for deploying and managing cloud solutions
- Experience with ReactJS for building interactive user interfaces
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, at B2+ level or above

Nice to have

- Experience with other cloud platforms or DevOps technologies
- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes
- Understanding of Agile practices and project management tools
- Awareness of advanced security strategies in Java development
- Experience with tuning and optimizing performance for high-load systems

We offer

- International projects with top brands
- Work with general 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

📌 Lead Java Developer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México