Lead Java Developer Remote

Responsibilities

• Develop software individually and help improve the team
• Help define and implement algorithms for financial forecasting and modeling
• Full-stack development with focus on API design and implementation
• Provide Operational support with building platform monitoring tools/dashboards, ad hoc reports
• Defect Fixes, Performance Testing, Endurance testing

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as Java Developer
• 1+ year of leadership experience
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience in writing software professionally at least 3 years
• Understand of principles of application and data security
• Knack for understanding complex algorithms and applying them
• Experienced giving code reviews and technical design feedback, with opinions on coding practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in the following tools and technologies: Kotlin (ktor, koin, jooq); Java 8 (Lambdas, Streams, Completable Future, optional, generics); Test Driven Development; Open API (swagger) specification;  Designing database schemas, index design, optimizations for query tuning; Working knowledge of cloud technologies (eg. docker, ECS, AWS systems)
• Modern software engineering tools: git workflows, gradle, load testing tools, mock frameworks
• Good knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, mq

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!