Cloud Native Developer

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a skilled Cloud Native Developer to join our team and help us design, build, and deploy state-of-the-art cloud-native solutions. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, resilient, and efficient software systems tailored for the cloud environment. Responsibilities Develop microservice applications using Java 11 and above (preference for Java 17+), leveraging Spring/Spring Boot frameworks Apply design patterns and best practices to architect cloud-native solutions Create and manage RESTful services, ensuring adherence to concepts and standards Utilize Swagger/OpenAPI specifications to document APIs effectively Implement authentication mechanisms, such as OAuth2, for secure communication between services Write and maintain unit tests using established frameworks Build event-driven architectures incorporating asynchronous communication principles Integrate and work with message broker tools like Kafka or Pub/Sub effectively Collaborate on hands-on delivery of cloud-based microservices leveraging Public Cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP preferred) Follow Git Workflow practices for version control and code management Contribute to database design, optimizations, and queries, including proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases Maintain a basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous deployment activities Requirements 3-5 years of working experience in software development using Java, Spring/Spring Boot Familiarity with design patterns and their implementation within cloud-native projects Expertise in building and consuming RESTful services and effective usage of Swagger/OpenAPI specifications for API documentation Proficiency in authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, with hands-on exposure to secure microservice development Understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices, including testing microservices Background in event-driven architecture and competency in tools like Kafka or Pub/Sub Knowledge of microservices architecture principles and hands-on deployment Familiarity with Git Workflow practices and basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines Experience with Public Cloud environments, with a preference for Google Cloud Platform Skills in SQL and NoSQL database concepts, including efficient query building Nice to have Background in Apache Kafka and Google Cloud Platform for production use cases Familiarity with OpenAPI Specifications and CI/CD pipeline optimization workflows Showcase of recent projects using Java 17 or Java 21 infrastructure Expertise in SQL database optimizations combined with unit testing strategies Understanding of advanced Java Microservice Infrastructure patterns and tools We offer Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: Health benefits Retirement benefits Paid time off Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)