Lead Java Developer

We are looking for an experienced **Lead Java Developer**to join our team and drive technical excellence through leadership and hands-on collaboration.In this role, you will work alongside Engineers, Developers, Business Analysts, and Testers to enhance their technical skills and capabilities in cloud-native development. Your primary focus will be guiding teams in creating secure, scalable, and resilient systems while improving reliability and minimizing incidents.**Responsibilities**- Lead teams in addressing complex technical challenges and promoting operational efficiency- Provide expertise in backend development using Java or Kotlin and frontend development with React or JavaScript- Implement and teach observability practices, including monitoring, tracing, and alerting for containerized systems- Assist teams in adopting advanced engineering methods, such as Chaos Engineering, to enhance system resilience and incident management- Mentor teams to align their projects with future-state architectures and industry standards- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline engineering workflows, improve reliability, and reduce system incidents- Use immersive, hands-on learning approaches to effectively demonstrate engineering concepts and best practices- Facilitate team alignment and growth using techniques like value stream mapping and team charters- Communicate the technical and business benefits of engineering improvements to ensure team understanding and engagement**Requirements**:- At least 5 years of experience in software development- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a leadership role guiding and managing development teams- Extensive knowledge of cloud-native development, including Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling- Proficiency in backend development with Java or Kotlin and frontend development with React or JavaScript- Strong experience in observability practices, including monitoring, tracing, and performance management in production environments- Proven ability to collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and resilience- Familiarity with coaching techniques such as value stream mapping and team charters- Understanding of horizontal and vertical scaling models for cloud-based systems- Excellent communication skills to effectively explain technical concepts and their business implications- Experience with cloud platforms like 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 such as Gremlin- Knowledge of Chaos Testing and site reliability engineering principles- Familiarity with observability tools and techniques specific to Java- Proficiency in Kotlin for backend development- Background in Site Reliability Engineering practices and 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 diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.