Lead Java Developer

We are in search of a skilled Lead Java Developer to join our progressive team.

You’ll be working in an AI platform team within a global financial institution, supporting internal stakeholders. The team includes data scientists, software engineers, and business analysts who process large volumes of data for various use cases, utilizing both traditional machine learning models and modern generative AI. The group is rapidly expanding its capabilities in chatbots and intelligent agents, operating in a cloud-native and technology-driven environment.

This role offers a hybrid model, allowing you to work three days a week from our office in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in designing and building highly scalable and distributed cloud applications

• Provide technology solutions that will solve business problems and strengthen our position as digital leaders in financial services

• Design, plan and deliver sustainable solutions using modern technologies

• Apply core and advanced concepts to develop business solutions

• Implement prove of concepts and application skeletons for the rest of the team

• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide on architecture

• Conduct code reviews and test software as needed, along with participating in application architecture and design and other phases of SDLC

Requirements

• Expertise in Java 18+ and Spring Boot, with over 5 years of experience in Java development

• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience

• Background in API development, specifically RESTful APIs

• Proficiency in databases and ORM tools like PostgreSQL

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Azure

• Capability to work with testing frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, and JBehave

• Skills in messaging and integration tools such as Kafka and REST

• English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Understanding of security and authentication practices like OAuth2, JWT, and Spring Security

• Competency in monitoring and logging technologies like Prometheus and Splunk

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals

  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

• We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

  • English classes

• We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

  • Referral bonuses

  • Corporate, social and well-being events

• Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview

  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

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.