Senior Java Engineer Remote

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Java applications and services
• Optimize and refactor existing code for performance and scalability
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define specifications and deliver solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Java development

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Java and frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development
• Background in building and deploying applications in a microservices architecture
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Understanding of database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Skills in version control systems like Git
• Capability to integrate with third-party services and APIs
• Competency in writing unit tests and integration tests
• Qualifications in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Showcase of strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Expertise in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Jenkins or CircleCI
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

Nice to have

• AWS deployment and management experience
• Proficiency in Scala or Kotlin
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies such as Apache Kafka or Hadoop

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!