We are searching for a Lead Java Developer to join our organization.

This role provides the opportunity to take on a leadership position, influence the technical roadmap, and drive the success of innovative initiatives. You will collaborate with a talented team and play a key role in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

- Guide the design and deployment of scalable backend architectures
- Supervise the introduction of new features and system updates
- Provide mentorship and technical direction to team members on coding and architectural standards
- Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals
- Maintain code excellence through continuous reviews and knowledge sharing
- Coordinate project timelines and assign tasks within the development group
- Oversee the integration of third-party APIs and external services
- Identify and troubleshoot application performance challenges
- Cultivate a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
- Explore and recommend new technologies and development practices

Requirements

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent background
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering
- At least one year of experience in a leadership or team management role with five or more direct reports
- Strong expertise in Java Core and Java 8 for backend development
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for building enterprise-level applications




- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Background in Microservice Architecture for building modular and scalable systems
- Solid understanding of SQL for relational database management
- Familiarity with Java NoSQL databases for handling non-relational data
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices for automated development workflows
- Ability to develop and maintain unit tests for software reliability
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services for cloud-based deployments
- Experience with ReactJS for creating user interfaces
- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, at B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

- Experience with additional cloud platforms or DevOps solutions
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management systems
- Understanding of advanced security practices in Java development
- Experience in optimizing and tuning performance for large-scale applications

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