EPAM is a leading integral 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 seeking a Lead Technology Lead to guide a Scrum team in designing and delivering secure backend services, microservices, and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor developers—apply to help shape high-impact solutions.

Responsibilities

- Lead the Scrum team on technical decisions, delivery approach, and engineering standards
- Design secure backend services and define REST API contracts and integration patterns
- Build backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka
- Develop, enhance, and maintain production code with a focus on stability and performance
- Conduct code review and enforce best practices for maintainability and reliability
- Write unit tests and drive test coverage and quality improvements
- Estimate work, plan deliveries, and contribute to Scrum ceremonies and planning sessions
- Mentor developers, unblock the team, and support knowledge sharing across peers
- Study existing codebases and improve solutions while preserving business-critical behavior

Requirements

- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience designing and developing backend services and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production




- Strong technology leadership skills to lead a Scrum team from a technical perspective
- Strong microservices architecture knowledge including service design and integration patterns
- Strong Apache Kafka experience for event-driven communication and messaging
- Strong secure services design experience including secure API design and development
- Strong data modeling skills and understanding of application architecture across tiers
- Solid DevOps and QA experience including CI practices and quality gates
- Strong estimation and planning skills for development tasks and delivery commitments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing collaboration
- Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency

Nice to have

- APIs and Integration experience across internal and external systems
- Code Review leadership and coaching experience
- GitHub Copilot or GenAI-assisted development experience
- Solution Architecture experience including end-to-end design and documentation
- Financial services domain experience

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

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 Technology Lead (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México