Lead Java Engineer with Azure

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Summary: Seeking a Lead Java Engineer with strong backend and cloud architecture expertise to drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions. Highlights: 1. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineering teams 2. Spearhead delivery of enterprise-grade cloud solutions 3. Collaborate with multi-national teams on innovative projects We are looking for a **Lead Java Engineer** with strong backend development experience and solid knowledge of cloud\-based architectures. The ideal candidate should have hands\-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Azure. In this leadership role, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and spearhead the delivery of enterprise\-grade cloud solutions. 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. **Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot * Guide and mentor developers through code reviews and technical direction * Build scalable microservices and cloud\-native applications * Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations * Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders * Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and architecture discussions * Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security * Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of cloud\-based applications * Establish engineering standards, best practices and development workflows **Requirements** * Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot (5\+ years) * 1\+ years of relevant leadership experience * Experience designing and building microservices * Proficiency in Microsoft Azure * Strong understanding of REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices * Good knowledge of unit and integration testing * Strong problem\-solving and communication skills * Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher) **Nice to have** * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes * Skills in Apache Kafka or other messaging systems * Knowledge of serverless architectures * Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure\-as\-code (IaC) tools **We offer** * Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non\-wages concept). * Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group). * Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days). * Discounts card. * English Training (English lessons, twice per week). * Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company). * Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers). * Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company). * External Agreements and Discounts. * Vacations: 14 calendar days a year *By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM´s Privacy Notice and Policy.*