Lead Java Technology Lead
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Lead role for backend engineering using Java and Spring Boot with Apache Kafka and REST APIs. Requires 5+ years of software engineering experience and strong technology leadership to guide a Scrum team. Applicants must be located in Mexico and have Upper-Intermediate English (B2).
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We are seeking a Lead Technology Lead to guide a Scrum team in designing and delivering secure backend services, microservices, and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. You will set technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and mentor developers—apply to help shape high-impact solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Scrum team on technical decisions, delivery approach, and engineering standards
- Design secure backend services and define REST API contracts and integration patterns
- Build backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka
- Develop, enhance, and maintain production code with a focus on stability and performance
- Conduct code review and enforce best practices for maintainability and reliability
- Write unit tests and drive test coverage and quality improvements
- Estimate work, plan deliveries, and contribute to Scrum ceremonies and planning sessions
- Mentor developers, unblock the team, and support knowledge sharing across peers
- Study existing codebases and improve solutions while preserving business-critical behavior
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience designing and developing backend services and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production
- Strong technology leadership skills to lead a Scrum team from a technical perspective
- Strong microservices architecture knowledge including service design and integration patterns
- Strong Apache Kafka experience for event-driven communication and messaging
- Strong secure services design experience including secure API design and development
- Strong data modeling skills and understanding of application architecture across tiers
- Solid DevOps and QA experience including CI practices and quality gates
- Strong estimation and planning skills for development tasks and delivery commitments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing collaboration
- Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency
Nice to have
- APIs and Integration experience across internal and external systems
- Code Review leadership and coaching experience
- GitHub Copilot or GenAI-assisted development experience
- Solution Architecture experience including end-to-end design and documentation
- Financial services domain experience
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
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What you'll do
- Lead the Scrum team on technical decisions, delivery approach, and engineering standards
- Design secure backend services and define REST API contracts and integration patterns
- Build backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka
- Conduct code review and enforce best practices; write unit tests and drive test coverage
- Mentor developers, unblock the team, and support knowledge sharing across peers
What they require
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in production
- Strong Apache Kafka experience for event-driven communication and messaging
- Strong microservices architecture knowledge including service design and integration patterns
- Upper-Intermediate English (B2) proficiency
Benefits
- 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
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