Job Description
We are looking for an experienced **Lead Java Developer** to join our team and take on a key leadership role in developing and supporting our client’s infrastructure, integrations, and sustainable solutions, including CI/CD, monitoring, and caching services.
As a Lead Java Developer, you will guide and mentor team members, oversee technical decision-making, and ensure that best practices and high-quality standards are upheld in every project. If you are passionate about system optimization, scalable solutions, and Java-based architectures, we'd love to hear from you!
**Responsibilities**
- Lead and oversee the enhancement of existing Java-based infrastructure and associated microservices
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating the performance impact and scalability of new feature designs
- Act as an escalation point to troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks, leveraging expertise in systems tuning and APM tools like Dynatrace
- Collaborate with internal teams, multiple 3rd parties, and stakeholders to manage and optimize integration layers efficiently
- Oversee the development and maintenance of build scripts and ensure the integrity and efficiency of CI/CD pipelines
- Utilize advanced administration skills to maintain high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems
- Drive strategic technological improvements, identify risks, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java development and infrastructure support
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Strong understanding of the Commerce domain, including systems, platforms, and integrations
- Deep knowledge of Java and Microservices architecture with hands-on experience modifying and working with infrastructure code
- Proven background in performance evaluation, scalability assessments, and troubleshooting
- Significant experience with APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace) and advanced systems tuning techniques
- Strong expertise in CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, Rundeck, GitLab, Artifactory, or SonarQube
- Solid understanding of networking and infrastructure concepts, with the ability to guide decision-making and solutions
- Extensive experience in build tools like Maven and Gradle
- Proficiency in managing 3rd-party integration layers and related technologies
- Advanced skills in administering and managing caching systems like Redis, Memcached, or MongoDB
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
**Nice to have**
- Significant experience in Oracle ATG development and support, with the ability to guide teams in adopting best practices
- Expertise in Azure Cloud solutions, including VMs, Redis, Logic and Function Apps, ARM templates, and Azure CLI
- Thorough understanding of Kubernetes (AKS, ArgoCD) and scripting languages like Bash or Gradle, with the ability to implement best practices
- Advanced knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, AWX, or Terraform
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
As a Lead Java Developer, you will guide and mentor team members, oversee technical decision-making, and ensure that best practices and high-quality standards are upheld in every project. If you are passionate about system optimization, scalable solutions, and Java-based architectures, we'd love to hear from you!
**Responsibilities**
- Lead and oversee the enhancement of existing Java-based infrastructure and associated microservices
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating the performance impact and scalability of new feature designs
- Act as an escalation point to troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks, leveraging expertise in systems tuning and APM tools like Dynatrace
- Collaborate with internal teams, multiple 3rd parties, and stakeholders to manage and optimize integration layers efficiently
- Oversee the development and maintenance of build scripts and ensure the integrity and efficiency of CI/CD pipelines
- Utilize advanced administration skills to maintain high availability and reliability of mission-critical systems
- Drive strategic technological improvements, identify risks, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
**Requirements**:
- 5+ years of professional experience in Java development and infrastructure support
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Strong understanding of the Commerce domain, including systems, platforms, and integrations
- Deep knowledge of Java and Microservices architecture with hands-on experience modifying and working with infrastructure code
- Proven background in performance evaluation, scalability assessments, and troubleshooting
- Significant experience with APM tools (e.g., Dynatrace) and advanced systems tuning techniques
- Strong expertise in CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins, Rundeck, GitLab, Artifactory, or SonarQube
- Solid understanding of networking and infrastructure concepts, with the ability to guide decision-making and solutions
- Extensive experience in build tools like Maven and Gradle
- Proficiency in managing 3rd-party integration layers and related technologies
- Advanced skills in administering and managing caching systems like Redis, Memcached, or MongoDB
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
**Nice to have**
- Significant experience in Oracle ATG development and support, with the ability to guide teams in adopting best practices
- Expertise in Azure Cloud solutions, including VMs, Redis, Logic and Function Apps, ARM templates, and Azure CLI
- Thorough understanding of Kubernetes (AKS, ArgoCD) and scripting languages like Bash or Gradle, with the ability to implement best practices
- Advanced knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, AWX, or Terraform
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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