Software Engineer (Java Backend)

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer in Singapore. You will build microservices and event-driven services with Kafka, deploy to Microsoft Azure and design reliable PostgreSQL data models. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to ship secure, scalable APIs, improve performance and keep production stable through strong engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build back-end services in Java using microservices patterns
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and service integrations
• Implement event streaming and messaging using Apache Kafka
• Build, deploy and tune cloud-native workloads on Microsoft Azure
• Design PostgreSQL schemas, queries and performance optimizations
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing and release activities
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause fixes
• Create and maintain technical documentation for services and APIs

Requirements

• Java back-end development experience and clean coding practices
• Microservices architecture knowledge including service-to-service communication
• RESTful APIs design experience including versioning and reliability considerations
• Microsoft Azure experience deploying and operating applications
• Apache Kafka experience for messaging, streaming or event-driven design
• PostgreSQL skills in schema design, query writing and tuning
• Problem-solving ability in development and production environments
• Clear communication and teamwork across engineering and product partners

Nice to have

• Spring Boot and Spring framework experience
• Containerization and orchestration exposure (for example Kubernetes)
• Observability tooling experience (logging, metrics, tracing)

Benefits

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.

• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters

• You 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 practices

• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey

• At 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