Summary
A senior backend engineering role focused on designing and maintaining scalable distributed systems. The position requires strong Java expertise, experience with enterprise architectures, messaging technologies, cloud platforms, and collaborative work in an international environment.
Highlights
Opportunity to work on large-scale financial technology systems with modern cloud, messaging, and distributed architecture. Offers career development, mentoring, certifications, flexible work options, and comprehensive employee benefits.
Description
We are seeking a Senior server-side Java Developer with strong design and problem-solving skills to join our team.
In this role, you’ll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development and support of robust scalable distributed systems.
The client operates in the global financial sector, offering wealth management, investment banking and asset management services.
You’ll work in an international, collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork, utilizing modern industry-standard technologies.
This role offers a hybrid model with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Krakow.
Join us and bring your expertise to a team where your ideas and skills will help shape the future of global finance.
Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain robust scalable server-side solutions for Foreign Exchange trading systemsParticipate in the entire software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, rollout and Level 3 supportBuild and enhance distributed systems in an enterprise environment applying expertise in multi-threaded programmingIntegrate and optimize messaging and middleware technologies such as Kafka and Tibco EMSUtilize frameworks like Spring and Spring Boot and apply reactive programming paradigmsContribute to cloud-based solutions leveraging technologies such as Azure, Docker and DevOps practicesRefactor and improve legacy codebases implementing modern best practicesCollaborate effectively within a team and work independently when requiredCommunicate clearly in English with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements
Proficiency in core Java development including asynchronous programming and multithreadingExperience designing and building robust scalable distributed systems in an enterprise environmentFamiliarity with messaging and middleware technologies such as Apache Kafka and Tibco EMSHands-on experience with frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot and familiarity with reactive programming paradigmsWorking knowledge of LinuxAbility to refactor and improve legacy codebases applying modern best practicesCapability to work independently and collaboratively within a teamFluent English for effective communication with global stakeholders
Nice to have
Experience with cloud platforms Azure, Docker and DevOps practicesForeign Exchange trading domain knowledgeAdvanced experience with messaging/middleware technologiesExperience with additional frameworks or paradigms relevant to distributed systems
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.
