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Key Java Software Engineer Remote
Key Java Software Engineer Description
Join our EPAM team to work with a globally recognized client in the healthcare domain on digital solutions that enhance user experience and streamline industry processes.
As a Key Java Software Engineer, you'll design and optimize scalable backend frameworks, enabling seamless self-service features like registration and appointment management.
With a strong focus on automation, AI integration and cloud migration, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on next-generation healthcare applications.
Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable Java backend services to support registration and scheduling systems
- Optimize microservices for seamless integration, high availability and fault tolerance
- Leverage AWS (Lambda, S3, EC2) to build and deploy cloud-native applications with a focus on scalability and performance
- Integrate cloud databases, third-party services and APIs to ensure a unified experience for users
- Work closely with product managers, front-end engineers and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables
- Monitor and enhance application performance across mobile, tablet and desktop devices using AWS tools
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices
- Stay updated with the latest trends in Java, AWS and healthcare technology to drive innovation
- Ensure the solution complies with industry security standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
- Maintain clear documentation and provide regular project updates to stakeholders
Requirements
- Proven experience in Java with a focus on backend development and cloud-native architectures
- Strong knowledge of microservices, REST APIs and service-oriented architecture
- Expertise in AWS cloud technologies (AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
- Familiarity with Spring Boot and Spring Data for Java development
- Experience working with cloud databases (NoSQL and SQL) and integrating them into cloud-native systems
- Background in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
Nice to have
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- Knowledge of healthcare industry standards (HL7, FHIR)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and best practices
- Understanding of healthcare applications, particularly patient administration or registration workflows
We offer
- Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
- Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
- World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
- Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
- GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
- Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
- Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga
- Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more
Salary range €3.5K-€5K gross, based on your experience and interview results.
About EPAM
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.
With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 888+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.
