Chief Java Developer

We are seeking an accomplished **Chief Java Developer**to join our team and lead efforts to enhance technical excellence through mentorship and hands-on collaboration.In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and Testers, to elevate their technical capabilities in cloud-native development. Your goal will be to guide teams in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient systems while improving operational reliability and reducing incidents.**Responsibilities**- Provide technical leadership to teams by addressing real-world challenges and promoting operational excellence- Offer expertise in backend development using Java or Kotlin and frontend development with React or JavaScript- Introduce and implement observability practices, including tracing, alerting, and performance monitoring for containerized systems- Support teams in adopting advanced engineering practices, such as Chaos Engineering, to improve system resiliency and incident handling- Mentor teams to align their development efforts with future-state architectures and industry best practices- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine engineering workflows, enhance system reliability, and minimize incidents- Utilize real-world, immersive learning approaches to demonstrate engineering concepts, fostering a “slow down to speed up” mindset- Facilitate alignment and collaborative growth through practices like value stream mapping and team charters- Clearly articulate the technical and business benefits of engineering improvements to ensure understanding and buy-in from teams**Requirements**:- At least 7 years of experience in software development- A minimum of 2 years of experience leading and managing teams, with the ability to provide technical direction, enforce best practices, and deliver high-quality outcomes- Participation in at least 2 full-cycle projects or multiple projects spanning various phases of the software development lifecycle- Extensive experience in cloud-native development, including working with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling- Proficiency in backend development with Java or Kotlin and frontend development with React or JavaScript- Strong expertise in observability practices, including tracing, alerting, monitoring, and managing system performance in production environments- Proven track record of collaborating with teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and resiliency- Familiarity with coaching techniques such as value stream mapping and team charters- Knowledge of horizontal and vertical scaling models for cloud-native systems- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and their business impact effectively- Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, at a B2 level or higher**Nice to have**- Experience with Chaos Engineering tools like Gremlin- Knowledge of Chaos Testing and site reliability engineering practices- Familiarity with Java observability tools and techniques- Proficiency in Kotlin for backend systems development- Background in Site Reliability Engineering methodologies**We offer**- Career plan and real growth opportunities- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more- English classes with a certified teacher- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)- Flexible work schedule and dress code- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit- Grocery coupons- 30 days December bonus- Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet billsEPAM 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 d