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 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 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

General career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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