Junior Java Developer

We are looking for a Junior Java Developer to help deliver reliable backend services and grow your skills in a collaborative engineering team. You will build and support Java and Spring Boot features, contribute to reviews, and work with Product and global teammates—apply now.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirement assessment, architecture, coding, and maintenance of integrated solutions aligned with recognized engineering principles
• Handle day-to-day tasks and help resolve complex technical issues within your area
• Recommend and assess new frameworks and design patterns to enhance system performance
• Perform testing and provide ongoing support for software products and related systems using various development tools
• Participate in team design and code reviews to uphold quality standards
• Collaborate with Product teams to define and deliver business goals
• Coordinate with colleagues across regions and departments to keep work aligned
• Share and learn technical and industry knowledge with cross-functional teams to improve engineering workflows
• Use integration strategies and communication protocols to connect applications, databases, and platforms into end-to-end business solutions
• Improve system stability and project quality through scalable architecture, thorough testing, monitoring, and alerting
• Communicate project progress and updates to leadership
• Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience

Requirements

• Hands-on experience of up to a year in software development roles
• Strong proficiency in Java to create dependable, maintainable applications
• Practical experience with Spring Boot for backend development
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including Product
• Working knowledge of microservices and distributed systems for scalable solutions
• Solid understanding of API design principles and integration approaches
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills for production environments
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with international teams
• English proficiency (written and spoken) at B2+ (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with Amazon DynamoDB for NoSQL database management
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for cloud infrastructure deployment
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines to streamline software releases
• Familiarity with GraphQL for building flexible APIs
• Experience with Kotlin or Kotlin-based development for JVM applications
• Skills in MongoDB for handling document-based data
• Experience with ReactJS for developing interactive user interfaces
• Knowledge of Terraform for automating infrastructure provisioning

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn