Senior Software Engineer (Java)

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer (Kafka, Microservices) to design, build and run event-driven services that support structured-products negotiation and trading connectivity. You will develop stateless Java microservices, harden streaming reliability and observability and deliver through GitLab CI/CD and Kubernetes. You will collaborate globally across product, platform and support teams. Responsibilities Design, build and test stateless Java microservices and shared libraries for Kafka-based messaging Implement routing, transformation and enrichment of messages between internal systems and external partners Strengthen reliability through robust error handling, schema compatibility and deterministic processing Build production-ready observability using metrics, logs and tracing to support fast incident triage Deliver services across environments via GitLab CI/CD and Kubernetes, supporting releases and operations Write high-quality unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews and raise engineering standards Integrate external trading platforms and venues with internal reference data, product and instrument services Support FIX connectivity where required for venue and platform integration Requirements Deep hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot including dependency injection, configuration and Spring Security Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka including Kafka Streams and Kafka tooling such as Confluent Schema Registry and Apache Avro Experience with reactive programming using Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor Strong testing mindset using JUnit five, Mockito and integration testing patterns for event-driven services Experience delivering to Kubernetes with GitLab continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines Experience designing stateless microservices with clear API and event contracts Clear communication and confidence working in regulated environments and cross-region teams Nice to have Observability a nd security tooling experience with Micrometer, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Splunk or HashiCorp Vault Domain knowledge of structured products, request for quote (RFQ), order routing and trade lifecycle events Database experience with Spring Data JPA, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Oracle or SQLite We offer By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 - 2023Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice mattersYou 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 practicesWe offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journeyAt 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 How We Hire Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM. Apply and tell us about yourself! Go through some standard interviews:- General interview with a recruiter- Technical interview with our technology experts- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager Get ready to join the team! Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more! It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now! Life at EPAM EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM) is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company.   As the regional headquarters of EPAM in APAC, EPAM Hong Kong was established in 2013.  EPAM Hong Kong has been growing and emerging rapidly as an international IT consulting company that continuously attracts the top technology and engineering professionals worldwide. The integration of top-notch consulting services and intelligent engineering back-end systems shape our superior service to the world’s leading clients in various industries from banking and finance to insurance, technology and life sciences. By choosing EPAM Hong Kong, you're getting a job at one of the Caring Companies by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for 3 years consecutively since 2021 and  a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.