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EPAM - Lead Java Backend Developer

EPAMUkraine
Work model
Remote
Experience
5+ years
Employment
Contract
Compensation
Not disclosed
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DatabasesJavaGCPCloudBackendDockerScalabilityAPISpringJenkinsRESTCI/CD

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Role description

We are seeking a Lead Java Backend Developer to build and lead a new development team responsible for delivering a major healthcare platform project. This role involves driving backend architecture and API modernization to replace a legacy healthcare UI with a decoupled, high-performance web application.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop lightweight, scalable backend services that integrate seamlessly with existing legacy APIs
  • Enforce secure authentication protocols to protect sensitive healthcare data
  • Establish robust system observability through detailed logging and activity monitoring
  • Optimize backend performance through parallel API calls, caching strategies, and temporary mock services to address API gaps
  • Support the UI modernization target of a 60% improvement in screen load times
  • Guide the team through rapid 4-week Agile sprints as a hands-on leader
  • Orchestrate CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent delivery of containerized backend services

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Lead guiding backend development teams
  • Expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Spring REST
  • Hands-on experience in OAuth 2.0 authentication implementation
  • Strong knowledge of database logging, access control, and activity monitoring
  • Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, and cloud-based sandbox environments (GCP)
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher