We're currently on the hunt for a Lead Java Developer to join our organization. This role gives you the chance to make a real impact on important projects within a supportive, forward-facing engineering environment. You'll bring substantial technical experience and sound judgment to help build solutions that are both reliable and scalable. It's a strong match for someone who enjoys solving tough problems while helping cultivate a culture built on continuous growth and shared wins

Responsibilities

- Create and maintain scalable REST APIs, handling their deployment across a Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure
- Coordinate with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to confirm the right solutions are being delivered
- Contribute as part of a capable engineering team committed to producing exceptional software
- Push for methods and practices that speed up delivery timelines and reduce risk through reusable building blocks and automated processes
- Spearhead the development and testing of system components and services, while participating in code and design evaluations
- Help shape and refine the technical direction of the product
- Coach other engineers, help sustain a healthy technical culture, and contribute to expanding the team
- Introduce new concepts for future projects and the adoption of emerging technology





Requirements

- More than five years of hands-on, relevant experience in at least one programming language, including Java 8+ or Kotlin
- Minimum one year of experience guiding and managing development teams
- Proficient in applying SQL and ORM frameworks for data persistence and management
- Strong familiarity with the Spring ecosystem, with an emphasis on Spring Boot
- Experience utilizing Kafka and ApacheMQ for managing messaging and event-based workflows
- Capable of working effectively within Linux system environments
- Strong communication skills paired with working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting accurate understanding of business needs and their translation into technical outcomes

Nice to have

- Experience applying Docker and Kubernetes to manage containerization and orchestration tasks
- Some familiarity with public cloud platforms, particularly AWS
- Participation in agile test automation practices across various stages
- Practical knowledge of Gradle for handling build automation
- Experience growing systems built for high availability and critical operational demands
- History of developing or modernizing large-scale, complicated systems

📌 Lead Java Developer (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia