Senior/Lead Java Developer

Company: EPAM Systems
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Join EPAM as a Java Developer in a hybrid role based in London. Work on complex, data-intensive systems while collaborating with multi-national teams across the globe. You’ll architect innovative solutions, mentor talented developers and lead technical initiatives using cutting-edge technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about solving complex problems. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while advancing your career with a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain complex Java and Python based applications and services using industry-standard methodologies and tools
  • Architect new systems or reuse existing systems that drive complex applications
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, UX teams and Software Engineers around the globe to deliver outstanding products
  • Engage actively from requirements gathering and design to the final stages of testing and deployment
  • Establish and maintain automated tests to guarantee applications are robust, scalable and secure
  • Proactively solve production issues, deduce root causes and implement timely fixes or workarounds
  • Perform code reviews to ensure applications meet or exceed specified standards and objectives
  • Deliver Level 3 production support by efficiently diagnosing and resolving issues to minimize disruption to business operations
  • Analyse incidents, identify root causes, implement preventive measures and deliver timely fixes

Requirements

  • 8+ years of proven experience in Core Backend Software Development
  • Excellent algorithm and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to convert business use cases and problems into technical solutions
  • Ability to learn quickly, creative, results driven, self-motivated and solutions oriented
  • Demonstrates a can-do demeanour, leads change and thinks strategically
  • Experience in CI/CD tools and automation (Jenkins/GitLab or similar DevOps tooling)
  • Experience working on Performance Optimizations and JVM Profiling
  • Extensive hands-on experience in Core Java with good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Strong knowledge of Relational Databases (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL)
  • Proficiency in DevOps (CI/CD)

We offer

  • EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
  • Private medical insurance and dental care
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
  • Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
  • Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
  • If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
  • If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
  • *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

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Posted: February 14th, 2026