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Lead Java Engineer (strong algorithms experience)

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EPAM Systems
Belfast, United KingdomexternalSoftware EngineeringPosted over 1 year ago (Mar 20, 2025)

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and seasoned

Lead Java Developer

to contribute to the creation of cutting-edge web applications in the capital markets domain. In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in backend development while shaping the technical trajectory of our initiatives. If you are an innovative developer eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced industry, we would love to hear from you! @@HD@@ #LI-DNI@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Responsibilities@@/HD@@ • Conduct all phases of the SDLC, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment • Design high-performance, low-latency systems • Improve system efficiency and scalability to manage high-volume data spanning hundreds of terabytes • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with the electronic trading environment • Build and maintain a service-oriented architecture, applying core engineering principles • Drive the adoption of cloud-ready solutions and microservices architecture for distributed systems • Lead the migration of legacy databases (Sybase, DB2) to modern solutions like SingleStore, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB • Act as a liaison between business and technology teams to deliver actionable insights • Provide technical mentoring to junior developers while managing their deliverables and contributing to overall architectural design

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Core Java with a strong focus on performance tuning and optimization • 1+ years of relevant leadership experience • Background in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB • Expertise in service-oriented architecture, algorithms, core engineering, and data structures • Skills in microservices architecture and cloud-ready application development • Familiarity with high-frequency trading systems and low-latency application design

Nice to have

• Background in using SingleStore • Knowledge of Sybase and DB2 databases • Understanding of processes and workflows in investment banking

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover • Private medical insurance and dental care • Employee Assistance Program • Competitive group pension plan • Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans • Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events • Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more • If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program • If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program • *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

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