Senior Java Developer

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

Benefits

• 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