EPAM Systems

Lead Java Engineer (strong algorithms experience)

Company
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/10/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Description
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
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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