Lead Back-end Java Developer (Spring Boot, Agile)

We are seeking a

Lead Java Developer

in Singapore. You lead hands-on delivery of banking-grade Back-end services built on Java 21, Spring Boot, microservices and REST APIs. You shape architecture, set engineering standards and partner with DevOps to run containerized workloads on OpenShift/Kubernetes with strong testing, security and observability.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of Java 21, Spring Boot Back-end services

Define microservice boundaries, API contracts, data models and integration patterns

Build resilient REST APIs with clear error handling, versioning and documentation

Guide synchronous and event-driven service communication and integration decisions

Partner with DevOps to containerise, deploy and operate services on OpenShift

Establish coding standards, reusable patterns and review practices across the team

Improve quality through automated testing, CI/CD and code scanning tools

Troubleshoot production issues with SRE and platform teams and drive root-cause fixes

Requirements

Java expertise including hands-on work with modern Java LTS versions (Java 21 on this project)

Spring Boot background across Spring Framework and Spring MVC

Microservices design experience including distributed systems fundamentals

REST API design skills including API gateway and system integration concepts

SQL proficiency with relational databases (Oracle, MariaDB, MySQL or PostgreSQL)

Containers experience with Docker and cloud-native delivery practices

Kubernetes/OpenShift exposure deploying or supporting containerised applications

Testing capability using JUnit, Mockito plus unit and integration automation

Nice to have

Spring Cloud, Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ for event streaming and messaging

Observability experience with ELK/OpenSearch, AppDynamics or Grafana

Domain exposure to banking or financial services

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 leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. EPAM has been expanding in Singapore since 2013 and delivering the best solutions to our customers. As a recognized leader, EPAM Singapore achieved Great Place to Work® Certification in 2023 and is committed to providing our team with inspiring careers.

You will have the opportunity to work with fellow talented technologists and accelerate your career by participating in our numerous upskilling, training, and certification programs. That is why EPAM Singapore was awarded Gold for Best In-House Certification Programmes in the Employee Experience Awards 2023 and Silver in the SkillsFuture Employers Awards 2022 for our efforts in championing employees skills development and building a lifelong learning culture at the workplace. You can also look forward to developing holistically with the multiracial festivals and various wellness and cultural activities organized by our passionate colleagues here.

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