Colombia
We are seeking a talented Senior Java Developer to join our team and lead a key customer initiative.
This role involves migrating critical backend APIs within the Discovery and PIM domains while retiring search functionalities from a legacy system. Working alongside a team of experts, you will utilize advanced technologies to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA
- Implement and configure AWS services, including RDS (Aurora), S3, SQS, and Lambda, to meet project objectives
- Design solutions using Kafka and Kafka Connect to support event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
- Create and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient deployments
- Utilize Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling to optimize application performance
- Collaborate with architecture, product, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and seamless integration
- Provide technical expertise and contribute to architectural decisions and solution designs
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Java development
- Strong proficiency in Spring Boot for building robust and scalable applications
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as RDS, S3, and SQS
- Expertise in Kafka and Kafka Connect for building event-driven systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes for deployment automation
- Practical experience with Kubernetes (EKS or similar) for container orchestration and scaling
- Advanced knowledge of Spring Data JPA and Redis for effective data management
- Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, at a B1 level or higher
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale data migrations or retiring legacy systems
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to improve system performance and observability
We offer/Benefits
- 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