Java Engineering Manager

Hybrid in Mexico: Guadalajara

Advanced Software Engineering

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EPAM Mexico is looking for a thought leader in Java Development, someone who is committed to driving innovation and business transformation for our company and our customers. We’re looking for an experienced engineer with the ability to deliver impactful solutions that will strengthen our reputation as a trusted partner and leader in the global technology landscape.

Additionally, to succeed in this role, you need to have leadership skills to motivate a team of engineers to elevate their skills, always deliver the best possible solutions while elevating our engineering practice in Mexico, as well as build a sustainable pipeline of talent and new ideas for years to come.

Relocation is available for people outside of Mexico.

Responsibilities

Lead and support your team by hiring, mentoring, and fostering their professional growth. You'll provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and ensure strong team dynamics while aligning their efforts with organizational goals. Your leadership will promote a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment for success and continuous improvement
Drive AI adoption by aligning strategic goals, fostering innovation, and upskilling teams while ensuring scalable infrastructure and ethical practices
Set up the software development process from scratch, ensuring a strong technical foundation and alignment with industry’s best practices and project requirements
Stay updated on new technological trends, tools, and accelerators within the Java ecosystem and introduce relevant innovations into the project to improve efficiency or performance
Actively participates in SWAT activities for resolving critical challenges, stepping in as needed to ensure minimal downtime and efficient resolution
Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the Java technology stack and evolving frameworks/tools
Engage in continuous learning by participating in courses, certifications, and technical training
Present and justify technical solutions to customers and stakeholders while being confident in proposing alternative technical approaches to achieve project goals

Requirements

Hands-on development experience with Java (at least one Expert-level or several Advanced-level skills related to the Java technology stack), with the ability to perform Code Reviews, implement technological optimizations, and troubleshoot effectively
Experience in developing Cloud environments and designing infrastructure, mainly in the AWS platform, while being able to assist a team in ensuring the reliability and scalability of all solutions
Able to understand business goals and foster effective interactions with stakeholders. Analyze and address architecture-significant requirements (FRs/NFRs/Constraints) and leverage the Java technology stack to address all project needs in small to mid-sized projects by defining, negotiating, and documenting architecture
Capable of integrating Engineering Excellence (EngX) practices into the development process to maintain high-quality standards. Enforce and promote a high-level engineering culture across the team
Able to define, measure, present, and control development progress while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery needs
Demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams and ensure smooth cross-region collaboration
Leadership skills to inspire and mentor teams while achieving challenging objectives
Strong communication capabilities with a history of building trust with stakeholders