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Java Backend Developer

EPAMBrazil; Mexico; Colombia
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Work model
Remote
Experience
2+ years
Employment
Not specified
Compensation
Not disclosed
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AWSJavaGCPKubernetesCloudBackendDockerMicroservicesAPIPostgreSQLSpringRESTCI/CDAutomationSQLMySQLGitScrumOAuth2Single Sign-On

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Role description

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer to build and evolve scalable, high-performance services that power mobile and web experiences used daily by thousands of professionals. You will collaborate in an agile team to deliver secure APIs and reliable microservices - apply now to help shape backend systems at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Design backend services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications
  • Develop secure and reliable microservices with strong performance characteristics
  • Optimize database models and data access layers for scalability
  • Integrate external APIs and third-party platforms
  • Collaborate with engineers, product partners, QA, and architects to deliver solutions
  • Participate in system design sessions, code reviews, and architectural discussions
  • Troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability and performance
  • Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following engineering best practices
  • Contribute to CI/CD improvements, automation, and modern development practices

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience with Java in production backend development
  • Experience with Spring Boot for building services and APIs
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute in an Agile/Scrum setup
  • Solid project ownership skills for delivering backend features from design to release
  • Strong REST API design knowledge and microservices fundamentals
  • Relational database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
  • Persistence framework knowledge with JPA/Hibernate or similar ORM tools
  • Version control proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows
  • Testing mindset with unit and integration testing frameworks
  • Strong analytical skills and practical problem-solving abilities
  • Clear communication skills for technical discussions and code reviews
  • English proficiency: B2 Upper-Intermediate

Nice to have

  • Cloud platform experience with AWS or GCP
  • Docker experience for containerized development and deployment
  • Kubernetes experience for orchestrating microservices
  • OAuth2 knowledge for secure authorization flows
  • Single Sign-On experience with SSO and related authentication patterns