Summary
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Design and build scalable backend services and microservices for a leading financial services environment, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven streaming technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-native solutions, integrate AI-assisted development tools, and contribute to modern React-based user interfaces. The position involves architecting robust systems that handle high-volume transactions, ensuring compliance, performance, and security.
Highlights
Join a leading technology consulting partner driving digital transformation in the banking and financial sector, contribute to building scalable, cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and modern streaming platforms, hybrid work model with regular presence in modern offices in Poland, work on high-impact projects for top-tier financial institutions, opportunity to leverage AI-assisted development tools and practices.
Description
We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, microservices, and modern software architecture to deliver scalable solutions across enterprise banking and financial services environments.
The ideal candidate brings valuable Financial Services experience spanning Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Digital Banking, Asset Management, and financial messaging platforms, providing a strong understanding of complex financial ecosystems.
This role combines solid backend engineering capabilities with cloud-native experience, AI-assisted development practices, and exposure to React-based frontend technologies, enabling effective contribution to end-to-end platform development.
This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków or Wrocław, Poland.
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based architecturesBuild and maintain modern, responsive front-end applications using ReactJS and related technologiesDeliver end-to-end platform features across enterprise banking and financial services environmentsImplement event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka and integrate with PostgreSQL databasesApply AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity and code qualityDevelop and maintain automated tests to ensure reliability and quality of the codebaseCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new featuresContribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices in software engineeringEnsure solutions align with the complexities of financial ecosystems and business requirements
Requirements
7+ years of backend development experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, and microservices-based architecturesProficiency in ReactJS, Redux, and TypeScriptSkills in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)Knowledge of PostgreSQL and KafkaBackground in automated testing using JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers, or similar toolsFamiliarity with AI engineering tools such as GHCP CLIUnderstanding of Generative AI concepts and capabilities (frontier models)Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
Nice to have
Exposure to .NET and C#Familiarity with Splunk, Grafana, and App InsightsPractical knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and TerraformExperience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, packaging, and deployment automationStrong domain understanding of the Stock Borrow Loan business, including structured context in codebases (AGENTS.md, skills)
We offer
We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors.
Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively
EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups.
With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.
