Senior Software Engineer – Java with GCP

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our dynamic team.

This role focuses on developing scalable and secure applications, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop RESTful microservices and backend components using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
• Design, build, and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and BigQuery
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and QA teams to create secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle by engaging in planning, coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Write clean and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, debug issues, and perform performance tuning
• Adapt to Agile/Scrum team environments and actively contribute to sprint planning and team retrospectives

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in Java development, with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• 1–2 years of practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficiency in containerization tools like Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
• Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and integration with messaging systems such as Pub/Sub or Kafka
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Google Cloud Build
• Competency in working with SQL/NoSQL databases, including BigQuery or Cloud SQL
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a passion for clean, efficient code

Nice to have

• GCP Associate or Professional certification such as Cloud Developer or Cloud Architect
• Background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Exposure to domain-specific applications in retail, finance, healthcare, or logistics
• Strong communication and teamwork skills complemented by a proactive approach to learning new technologies

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)