We are on the lookout for an outstanding Senior Software Engineer to join our group.
This role extends past traditional backend work - we are after pragmatic, results-driven engineers who can rapidly familiarize themselves with new systems, deliver fully working solutions, and make use of state-of-the-art AI technologies to accelerate engineering output. Those joining this team will function as high-impact troubleshooters, rotating across different groups to tackle live production challenges, introduce new functionality, and improve overall system robustness - typically working against the clock and within highly unpredictable settings.
Responsibilities
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Ramp up swiftly on unfamiliar code repositories, configure and launch applications locally, and produce working deliverables under demanding timeframes
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Identify and remediate complicated production defects affecting several platform teams
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Drive the complete lifecycle of feature delivery, including coding, integration-level test coverage, and rollout through CI/CD pipelines
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Contribute to distributed architectures and enterprise-grade microservice ecosystems
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Make use of AI-powered assistants (like Copilot, Claude Code, or similar offerings) to author and revise code, design and enhance tests, and simplify debugging and day-to-day engineering work
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Thoroughly assess output produced by AI and correct any inaccuracies, faulty premises, or omissions
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Build, fix, and refine build pipelines using technologies such as Gradle, Maven, and a variety of CI configurations
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Work alongside platform teams to manage incidents and establish preventive measures against repeat issues
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Drive SWAT efforts and guide multi-team resolution initiatives (relevant for the lead position)
Requirements
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At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a software engineer
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Solid track record working with enterprise-grade distributed platforms and microservice architectures
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Confident proficiency in Java for backend service implementation
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Applied expertise in building and consuming REST APIs
Proven ability to independently take a project through the full cycle — from clone build debug modify test- integrate into a CI pipeline
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Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD platforms (like GitHub Actions or analogous tools) for automating compilation, testing, and release processes
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Concrete experience using build technologies such as Gradle and Maven, including handling dependencies and managing environments
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Deep skills in diagnostics and root cause investigation across compilation issues, dependency clashes, and runtime malfunctions
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Genuine experience embedding AI tools within engineering practices well beyond basic autocompletion, including engineered prompt design, multi-stage AI-supported pipelines, and iterative refinement of generated content
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Ability to confirm correctness of AI-generated code, recognize gaps or unfounded assumptions, and elevate the output to meet production-grade quality
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Sound judgment regarding situations where AI accelerates delivery versus those that demand traditional engineering effort
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Ability to perform well under pressure, in unclear contexts, and with little supervision
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Excellent verbal and written English skills (B2+ level or higher)
Nice to have
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Familiarity with Kotlin for backend or other JVM-oriented work
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Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for shipping production-ready microservices
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Exposure to agent-driven frameworks or agent orchestration solutions (like Claude Code, LangGraph, or similar)
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Comfort with sophisticated developer tooling and productivity environments (like tmux, Warp, or scripted workflow setups)
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Prior development work in Go (Golang) for backend service creation
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
