Job Description

We are looking for a

Backend Engineer

to design and deliver high-performance backend services and APIs.


The role focuses on building scalable microservices with strong reliability, security, and maintainability. While the emphasis is on backend development, familiarity with Angular or React for frontend integration is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Kotlin/Java (Spring Boot) Implement scalable microservices architectures with high reliability and performance Ensure application security, monitoring and optimization for mission-critical systems Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using industry-standard testing frameworks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend-driven features Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, including performance bottlenecks and scaling challenges (Optional) Contribute to frontend development using Angular or React

Requirements

Proficiency in Kotlin or Java with Spring Boot, with proven experience delivering production-grade systems Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems and event-driven patterns Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB, CosmosDB), including schema design and performance tuning Familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockk, Mockito, TestContainers) and test automation practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab) Knowledge of application security principles (authentication, authorization, data protection) Ability to troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in complex environments Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with collaborative development practices

Nice to have

Frontend: Angular, React, TypeScript/JavaScript (for occasional full-stack contributions) Cloud & DevOps: Azure or AWS; Event Grid, Kafka, Event Hub, Key Vault, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure Databricks CI/CD & Infrastructure: Containerization, pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code

We offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023. Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us

Life at EPAM

EPAM is a leader in the fastest-growing segment (product development/digital platform engineering) of the IT industry. We acquired Just-BI in 2021 to reinforce our leading position as a global Business Intelligence services provider and have been growing rapidly. With a talented multinational team, we provide data and analytics expertise * We are currently involved in end-to-end BI design and implementation projects in major national and international companies. We are proud of our entrepreneurial start-up culture and are focused on investing in people by creating continuous learning and development opportunities for our employees who deliver engineering excellence for our clients