We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our team and contribute to a key customer project. This role involves decommissioning search functionalities from a legacy platform and migrating essential backend APIs within the Discovery and PIM domains. You will collaborate with a team of professionals, leveraging modern technologies to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that align with business needs. Responsibilities Design and implement backend services using Java and Spring Boot Integrate and support AWS services, including RDS, S3, and SQS, to meet project requirements Develop and maintain Kafka-based components for event-driven processing and data streaming Assist in managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows to ensure smooth delivery Collaborate on container orchestration and scaling using Kubernetes Utilize Redis and Spring Data JPA for caching and data persistence Work closely with architects, senior engineers, and product owners to deliver features on time Requirements A minimum of 3 years of experience in software development Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for backend development Practical knowledge of AWS services such as RDS, S3, and SQS Familiarity with Kafka and event-driven system design Understanding of CI/CD tools and practices for deployment automation Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration environments Hands-on experience with Redis and Spring Data JPA for data management Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a B1 level or higher Nice to have Experience collaborating within distributed or hybrid teams Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud-native development practices We offer/Benefits - 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