We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment. You'll bring strong technical expertise and sound judgment to help shape solutions that are both robust and scalable. It's an excellent fit for someone who enjoys tackling challenging problems while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.

Responsibilities

- Build and maintain scalable REST APIs, deploying them to a Docker and Kubernetes-based platform
- Partner with Engineering, QA, and Product stakeholders to ensure the right solutions are being built
- Work alongside a team of skilled engineers dedicated to creating industry-leading software
- Champion practices and techniques that increase development speed and reduce risk through reusable components and automated processes
- Lead the development and testing of system components and services, including code and design reviews
- Contribute to shaping the product's technical architecture
- Mentor fellow engineers, reinforce a strong technical culture, and support team growth




- Propose ideas for new initiatives and emerging technologies

Requirements

- 3+ years of hands-on, relevant experience with at least one programming language such as Java 8+ or Kotlin
- Proficiency with SQL and ORM technologies for data management and persistence
- Strong background working within the Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot
- Experience working with Kafka and ApacheMQ for messaging and event processing
- Practical experience working in Linux environments
- Solid communication skills with working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting clear understanding of business requirements and their translation into technical solutions

Nice to have

- Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
- Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
- Exposure to various aspects of agile test automation practices
- Experience using Gradle as a build automation tool
- Background scaling highly available, mission-critical systems
- Experience building or modernizing large-scale, complex systems

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