Overview

EPAM is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team in Portugal, focusing on the design and development of high-load distributed systems for electronic trading platforms. You will work in a multidisciplinary team of Java and C# developers, analyzing and developing new functionalities as well as maintaining existing systems. This role involves working on core services and components, feed handlers, shared libraries, metrics and reporting tools and front-end applications. You will interact directly with traders, front-line support and other development teams in a high-pressure front-office IT environment. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, technically strong, analytically minded and comfortable with both business analysis and development tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of highload distributed backend systems
  • Write, profile and optimize performant code for low-latency environments
  • Oversee migration and refactoring projects to new technology stacks
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and perform technical analysis
  • Guide and mentor a team of developers fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices and agile development methodologies
  • Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions and technical decision-making
  • Maintain high standards of software quality and reliability
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Manage time and multiple tasks effectively with the ability to regularly context-switch

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of software development experience with a minimum of 2 years as an IT team lead
  • Mastery of Java core (SE, multi-threading, low latency and optimization)
  • Practical experience with C#
  • Strong experience in highload system design
  • Hands-on experience with distributed computing/caching (Oracle Coherence or other DHTs)
  • Experience with electronic trading platforms or other high-load distributed architectures
  • Experience in agile development methodologies
  • Experience in migration or refactoring projects to new technology stacks

Nice to have

  • Experience with Oracle Coherence
  • Additional experience with other distributed caching or computing technologies
  • Familiarity with financial products or trading systems beyond FX
  • Prior involvement in migration or refactoring projects
  • Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment
  • Knowledge of other programming languages relevant to backend development
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization in distributed systems
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in financial systems
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures or services

Portugal

  • Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
  • Variety of projects within one company
  • Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
  • Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
  • Internal events and communities
  • Flexible work hours