Senior Java Engineer

Description

EPAM is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our client's GM Financing Stream, Prime Brokerage and Swaps Crew. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on a critical enterprise-wide platform transformation that directly impacts global business operations. We are looking for a Senior-level Java Engineer to support the transformation of a large-scale global post-trading system. You'll be working on migrating legacy infrastructure to modern cloud-based microservices architecture, playing a key role in building the next-generation platform that solves complex enterprise-wide challenges. You will be contributing to a large, global system that supports worldwide operations with direct business impact, making it a critical and stable project. The long-term vision involves transforming the system into microservices hosted in the cloud, becoming part of a new infrastructure that will drive the future of post-trading operations. Our client is a leading global financial services firm specializing in investment banking, wealth management, and asset management, serving clients across multiple international markets with comprehensive financial solutions and cutting-edge technology platforms. This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Krakow, Poland. Ready to launch your career in cloud engineering? Apply now and join our global team! Responsibilities Design and develop Java applications using modern versions (17-21) with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks Support the transformation of legacy systems into cloud-native microservices architecture Collaborate with dedicated professionals in GM Financing Stream, Prime Brokerage and Swaps teams Contribute to building next-generation platform solutions for complex enterprise-wide problems Implement cloud-based data storage solutions as key enablers in the cloud journey Participate in the migration of critical business systems to Microsoft Azure cloud platform Leverage AI-powered development tools including GitHub Copilot for enhanced productivity Work independently while supporting chapters and pods in achieving transformation goals Ensure system stability and reliability during the migration process Contribute to architectural decisions for the new cloud infrastructure Maintain high code quality standards and best practices throughout the transformation Requirements Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience with Java development Proven experience with microservices architecture design and implementation Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred) Senior-level expertise with ability to work independently and self-sufficiently Experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks Strong understanding of enterprise-scale system architecture Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and best practices Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges Experience with modern development practices and methodologies Excellent communication and collaboration skills Adaptability to work in a dynamic, transformation-focused environment Nice to have Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services Proficiency with GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered development tools Experience with financial services and post-trading systems Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Experience with cloud-native development patterns Understanding of data migration and cloud storage solutions Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns Experience with agile development methodologies

Requirements

• Substantial knowledge and hands-on experience with Java development

• Proven experience with microservices architecture design and implementation

• Exposure to cloud technologies and platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred)

• Senior-level expertise with ability to work independently and self-sufficiently

• Experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks

• Strong understanding of enterprise-scale system architecture

• Knowledge of cloud migration strategies and best practices

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges

• Experience with modern development practices and methodologies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, transformation-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java applications using modern versions (17-21) with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks

• Support the transformation of legacy systems into cloud-native microservices architecture

• Collaborate with dedicated professionals in GM Financing Stream, Prime Brokerage and Swaps teams

• Contribute to building next-generation platform solutions for complex enterprise-wide problems

• Implement cloud-based data storage solutions as key enablers in the cloud journey

• Participate in the migration of critical business systems to Microsoft Azure cloud platform

• Leverage AI-powered development tools including GitHub Copilot for enhanced productivity

• Work independently while supporting chapters and pods in achieving transformation goals

• Ensure system stability and reliability during the migration process

• Contribute to architectural decisions for the new cloud infrastructure

• Maintain high code quality standards and best practices throughout the transformation

Seniority

• Senior

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services

• Proficiency with GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered development tools

• Experience with financial services and post-trading systems

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with cloud-native development patterns

• Understanding of data migration and cloud storage solutions

• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns

• Experience with agile development methodologies