[Remote] Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Java/Python)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is a global digital engineering and technology services company. The company is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to develop business-critical platforms for a global financial market infrastructure provider, focusing on Java and Python/Django backend development. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, code reviews, releases, and production support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements analysis and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Investigate business requirements, identify gaps, and proactively propose implementation approaches
• Create technical tasks, user stories, development estimates, and implementation plans
• Design and develop scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and web applications
• Develop production-ready code with appropriate unit and integration test coverage
• Perform peer code reviews and maintain code quality standards
• Support software releases and troubleshoot production issues
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, developers, cybersecurity specialists, and customer stakeholders
• Contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from design to production

Skills

• - 5+ years of professional software development experience
• - Proficiency in Java backend development, including Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA/Hibernate, Gradle, and JUnit/Mockito
• - Practical experience with Python and the Django framework
• - Skills in designing and developing scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and web applications
• - Background in relational databases and SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent), including schema design, transactions, and query optimization
• - Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, clean code practices, and maintainable software architecture
• - Familiarity with Git, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows
• - Expertise in application monitoring, logging, tracing, and observability tools such as Datadog or equivalent
• - Understanding of secure software development practices and cybersecurity fundamentals, including OWASP Top 10
• - Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, SSO, RBAC, etc.)
• - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• - Ability to work independently with evolving requirements and minimal supervision, combined with strong verbal and written communication skills
• - English level B2 or higher
• - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization, and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• - Background in microservices architecture and event-driven systems with messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• - Familiarity with static code analysis and container vulnerability scanning tools such as Semgrep, SonarQube, BlackDuck, and Trivy
• - Knowledge of infrastructure, HTTP, networking, TLS, DNS, and proxy fundamentals, along with system design and architecture discussions
• - Exposure to cybersecurity, threat intelligence, risk, or compliance domains, including direct work with customers and stakeholders
• - Capability to mentor developers and participate in technical leadership activities

Benefits

• Comfortable modern office in Prague 7, with support of hybrid or fully remote mode
• 5 weeks of vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid days off for special occasions
• Meal vouchers
• Flexi pass
• Prague city public transport annual coupon
• Multisport cards
• Optional contribution to pension fund
• Health insurance for family member
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), subject to certain eligibility requirements
• English language courses
• Czech language courses upon request
• Referral bonuses for recommended candidates
• Mobile Phone Tariff’s program for managerial-level candidates
• In-house professional training
• Career advisory and coaching
• Sponsored professional certifications
• Well-being programs
• LinkedIn Learning Solutions
• 5 paid sick days
• Cafeteria and recreation bonuses
• Reimbursement of glasses
• Contribution to pension fund

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