EPAM Systems

Senior Java Developer (with Kotlin)

EPAM Systems$110K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of server-side software development experience with Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Strong hands-on proficiency in Kotlin for backend development
  • Solid experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs
  • Strong foundation in software engineering practices including unit testing and CI/CD

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the server-side API layer for mobile applications
  • Deliver clean, well-tested, production-ready Kotlin/Java code
  • Improve and modernize legacy code for better performance
  • Integrate with internal services and third-party APIs across distributed systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with 3 days onsite in Atlanta, GA or Phoenix, AZ
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact services used by millions of users
  • Engagement with a diverse range of technologies and systems
  • Collaboration with talented cross-disciplinary teams
  • Potential for professional development and contributions to open-source projects
Full Job Description
We're seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong Kotlin expertise to build and scale the Backend for Frontend (BFF) service layer powering mobile applications used by tens of millions of users worldwide. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite in Atlanta, GA or Phoenix, AZ. If you thrive on solving complex problems, writing clean code, and building high-performance APIs - we'd love to connect. Req# [redacted] Responsibilities Build & Scale Backend Services: Design, develop, and maintain the server-side API layer consumed by award-winning mobile applications Write High-Quality Code: Deliver clean, well-tested, production-ready Kotlin/Java code with a focus on performance and maintainability Optimize & Refactor: Improve existing systems, modernize legacy code, and drive performance analysis and optimization efforts Integrate Complex Systems: Connect with internal backend services, third-party APIs, and data sources across a distributed architecture Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with mobile engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences Requirements Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in server-side software development with Java; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Kotlin: Strong hands-on proficiency in Kotlin for backend development is required API Development: Solid experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs, with familiarity in asynchronous programming and performance optimization Engineering Practices: Strong foundation in unit testing, CI/CD, build tools (Gradle), code reviews, and software development lifecycle best practices Problem Solving: Proven ability to design solutions for open-ended problems, debug complex issues, and work effectively with legacy systems Collaboration & Ownership: Self-starting mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a large, cross-functional team environment Nice to have Experience with GraphQL (GQL) or RAML for API design and documentation Contributions to or experience working with open-source projects Background in building Backend for Frontend (BFF) layers or mobile-facing service architectures

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. The company has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, and retail. EPAM's services include software engineering, product development, and digital platform engineering, and the company has a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions that help its clients achieve their business goals. EPAM has been recognized as a leader in the digital services industry by a number of independent research firms, and the company has won numerous awards for its work.
Learn more about EPAM Systems
Size
58,824 employees
Market Cap
$18.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$327.1 million
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+26.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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