We're currently expanding our organization and seeking a Lead Java Developer to join the team.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer prepared to take full ownership of sophisticated projects, guiding them from early conceptualization all the way to production rollout.

You'll help design and refine services responsible for managing detailed investment data and distributed systems, where precision, reliability, and scalability remain top priorities.

This role follows a hybrid format, with in-office presence expected four days per week

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain software solutions grounded in Java and Spring Boot technology

Develop resilient, scalable APIs, microservices, and components within distributed system architecture

Steer projects through the entire engineering pipeline, from conceptual design and build-out to deployment and sustained production support

Diagnose and correct complex application and data-related obstacles using long-lasting resolutions

Take part in shaping architecture, contributing to technical strategy, reviewing code, driving quality assurance, and building out CI/CD processes

Harness AWS and other cloud-native technologies to engineer dependable, scalable infrastructure

Coordinate with colleagues across engineering, product, and business functions to deliver meaningful technical outcomes

Impart technical expertise and mentor fellow engineers to help strengthen their skill sets

Requirements

Five-plus years of applied, relevant experience working with Java and Spring Boot

At least one year of experience directing and overseeing development teams

Proven history developing APIs, microservices, and distributed system frameworks

Solid command of software design fundamentals, testing methodologies, performance enhancement,



and production stability

Substantial experience working with SQL and relational database systems

Practical background applying AWS or equivalent cloud service platforms

Familiarity with event-driven architecture patterns and associated tools such as Kafka

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaborative capabilities, combined with working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting precise understanding of business needs and their translation into technical solutions

Demonstrated capability to independently lead technical initiatives while maintaining complete ownership from initial concept through final delivery

Nice to have

Background working within financial services, investment management, or capital markets sectors

Understanding of Corporate Actions and associated investment lifecycle processes

Hands-on exposure to Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, or comparable technologies

Experience building or modernizing complex, large-scale systems

We offer

International projects with top brands

Work with integral teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

Unlimited access to the Linked

In Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Global career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee Groups

Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and Linked

InEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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