Chief Java Developer Remote

Responsibilities

• Direct an engineering team in building, operating, and refining our Telephony, IVR, and other essential internal tools to adapt to customer needs
• Concentrate on strategic planning and management, minimizing hands-on technical implementation
• Collaborate with product and design teams to comprehend requirements, solve complex problems, create roadmaps, and oversee all phases of project development
• Establish and uphold precise project timelines, ensuring task completion
• Guarantee delivery commitments are met through effective sprint planning and daily stand-ups, while fostering process enhancements
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, nurturing a culture of collaboration, ownership, and excellence
• Promote career development and foster a team environment focused on inclusivity, product quality, and technical excellence
• Manage team performance, ensuring skills and behaviors align with company goals and communicating results effectively
• Lead Quality Inspections, Architecture Reviews, Design Reviews, Code Reviews, and Security Reviews to maintain high standards
• Exhibit leadership in setting documentation standards, promoting best practices in coding, and exemplifying professional conduct

Requirements

• Holder of a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Java development
• At least 2 years of experience in leadership and team management
• Expertise in Spring Boot, with a deep understanding of its architecture and application in enterprise environments
• Proficient in Amazon Web Services, utilizing a range of AWS tools to optimize application performance and scalability
• Skilled in React.js, crafting responsive and efficient user interfaces
• Advanced knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
• Proficiency in GraphQL and Cucumber for enhanced API testing and development
• Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, Git for source control, and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment
• Familiar with Kibana and Datadog for effective monitoring and operational insights
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively across diverse teams
• Fluent English communication skills at a C1 level or higher

Nice to have

• Advanced certification in Java or related technologies
• Experience with AI and machine learning integration in project solutions
• Record of successful large-scale software deployments in a distributed environment

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills