Java Tech Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Tech Lead to provide technical leadership for our engineering team, driving the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will act as a mentor, innovator, and collaborator, ensuring our development processes and systems are optimized to meet business goals while delivering outstanding results.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams by providing technical guidance, balancing workloads, and ensuring effective collaboration

• Lead advanced debugging efforts to resolve production and development issues

• Ensure that products deliver business value, are completed on time, meet high-quality standards, and minimize technical debt

• Act as a role model for colleagues, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement

• Introduce and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes

• Participate in staff hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives

• Provide tactical vision and take technical responsibility for subsystems or entire projects

• Work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and thoroughly test work using defined test cases

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development (Java)

• Expertise in Java (Java 11 or later)

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and tools

• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization

• Strong knowledge of unit testing and test-driven development

• Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

• B2 English level

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration

• Front-end development experience with frameworks like Angular or React

We offer

• International projects with top brands

• Work with global 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 LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses

• Global career opportunities

• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

• EPAM Employee Groups

• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn