Overview

Are you a passionate Junior Backend Java Developer eager to make an impact? Join EPAM’s dynamic engineering team, where you’ll help create, maintain, and enhance the backend of a large-scale application for a global client in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll work with modern technologies and contribute to innovative solutions that drive business value for our client’s digital ecosystem.


This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków, Poland.


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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend features for a customer-facing application, ensuring seamless integration with multiple service providers
  • Design, implement, and support software patches and new features
  • Write, review, and maintain technical documentation, including design and development artifacts
  • Create applications using standard and cloud-based development tools
  • Test, debug, and update programs to ensure high quality and performance
  • Analyze, review, and modify code to improve efficiency and meet evolving requirements
  • Investigate, document, and resolve technical issues
  • Collaborate with internal teams to define and implement solutions that enhance the provider and customer experience
  • Participate in code refactoring, technical debt reduction, and recommend improvements with a product mindset
  • Maintain the highest standards of development practices, including technical design, solution development, system configuration, test documentation, and clean, modular code

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with Java 8, Java 11, or Kotlin
  • Working knowledge of SQL databases
  • Basic understanding of HTML and CSS
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, especially for debugging client-side request-response flows
  • Experience with client-server architecture, HTTP, and RESTful APIs
  • Knowledge of dependency injection, services, and API integration
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Solid foundation in object-oriented programming
  • Experience developing business applications, including data storage and application integration
  • Experience implementing, configuring, and integrating third-party software solutions
  • Understanding of information management, data modeling, system integration, and development methodologies (including unit testing)
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Quick learner with a proactive attitude

Nice to have

  • Experience with protocol buffers and gRPC
  • Familiarity with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (analyze, design, build, test, implement, support)
  • Experience working on Linux environments

Poland (Prod)

We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

[epamgdo] Poland (About EPAM)

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.