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We are looking for a skilled and seasoned
Lead Java Developer to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge web applications in the capital markets domain.
In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in backend development while shaping the technical trajectory of our initiatives.
If you are an innovative developer eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced industry, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Conduct all phases of the SDLC, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
- Design high-performance, low-latency systems
- Improve system efficiency and scalability to manage high-volume data spanning hundreds of terabytes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with the electronic trading environment
- Build and maintain a service-oriented architecture, applying core engineering principles
- Drive the adoption of cloud-ready solutions and microservices architecture for distributed systems
- Lead the migration of legacy databases (Sybase, DB2) to modern solutions like SingleStore, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to deliver actionable insights
- Provide technical mentoring to junior developers while managing their deliverables and contributing to overall architectural design
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Core Java with a strong focus on performance tuning and optimization
- 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Background in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
- Expertise in service-oriented architecture, algorithms, core engineering, and data structures
- Skills in microservices architecture and cloud-ready application development
- Familiarity with high-frequency trading systems and low-latency application design
Nice to have
- Background in using SingleStore
- Knowledge of Sybase and DB2 databases
- Understanding of processes and workflows in investment banking
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
- Competitive group pension plan
- 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
