Senior Java Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our multicultural team.
The role involves building a platform for data migration, as well as collaborating with various domain expert development teams across Europe, South Africa, and Central America. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in Java and microservices, a robust understanding of event-driven architecture, and an ability to assure compliance with GDPR through the migration process.
Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

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Responsibilities

• Design, build, and utilize platforms for effective data migration
• Collaborate with multiple teams on data migration onto a new platform
• Ensure business continuity during migration to the desired solution
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with GDPR and other legal requirements
• Manage external dependencies across various teams and business segments
• Support teams in integrating with the migration framework and process
• Learn and understand the legacy platform mechanisms
• Assist in upskilling engineers on the team
• Facilitate onboarding of new team members
• Engage with external development teams to assist in migration integration

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Java
• Expert-level knowledge of Java (17+) running in containerized environment
• Having completed at least 3 projects
• Proficiency in Spring frameworks and Apache Kafka
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, ideally Terraform
• Background in orchestrating workflows of business-critical processes using Temporal.io, AWS Step Functions, and similar frameworks
• Understanding of architecture design patterns and event-driven architecture
• Competency in designing Microservice architecture
• Skills in performance-oriented programming
• Experience with AWS & Cloud Services (Lambda, S3, EC2)
• Strong knowledge of coding principles such as SOLID, DRY, KISS, GRASP, and Clean Code
• Prior experience handling sensitive data compliant with GDPR regulations
• Additional value for experience with data batch processing at scale
• Proficiency in the English language

Nice to have

• Experience working in Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies
• Ability to work autonomously within a self-sufficient team
• Excellent soft skills and collaborative mindset

We offer

• We connect like-minded people:
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth:
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all:
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.