Senior Software Developer - Java with Azure

Job description

*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.* We are seeking a highly skilled and driven **Senior Software Engineer** specializing in Java and Azure who is ready to contribute to our cutting-edge projects. The ideal candidate will take ownership of delivering robust, scalable and reliable backend solutions while collaborating across teams to meet business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. **Responsibilities** - Analyze user requirements to shape application design - Define application objectives and ensure alignment with business goals - Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis - Develop and test high-quality software adhering to industry standards - Update JIRA regularly on project progress and task status - Debug and resolve complex technical challenges effectively - Design and execute scalable Java-based applications and microservices - Produce thorough design documentation to support team and stakeholders - Recommend application improvements and best practices - Explore new technologies and trends to enhance skills and solutions - Manage end-to-end release processes efficiently **Requirements** - 5-8 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring and Golang for multithreaded application development - Competency in creating and integrating APIs using REST/SOAP, Thrift and gRPC for binary payloads - Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns across core and enterprise levels - At least 3 years of experience building and managing microservices and distributed systems at high scale - Expertise in resiliency patterns such as throttling, circuit breaker and bulk heading including CPU/memory profiling and error handling - Skills in monitoring/alerting tools such as Grafana, Kibana and Prometheus with additional exposure to Splunk and Graphite for dashboard and log-based debugging - Experience with version control systems like GIT and knowledge of monorepos - Strong communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams with excellent English communication **Nice to have** - Understanding of Java resource optimization, memory management and caching frameworks - Proficiency in troubleshooting production issues including root cause analysis - Knowledge of Java Multithreading, Microservices architecture and design patterns - Familiarity with tools and processes like Maven, Jenkins and GITLab/GitHub - Understanding of security concepts such as authentication, authorization and SSL along with web service proxies and secured token exchanges **We offer** - Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies - Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications - Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms - Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons - Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions - Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects - Focused individual development - Benefit package: - Health benefits - Retirement benefits - Paid time off - Flexible benefits - Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)