Senior Software Engineer, Java + AI/Python + Cloud

We are looking for a versatile Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Java backend development and advanced practical experience in Python, AI engineering, or both. The person should be able to design, build, deploy, and support production-grade solutions in a cloud environment. If you are looking to give your career a real boost with a global leader in digital transformation, EPAM is the perfect choice. If you’d like to learn more about this position and project, apply now.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
• Build or integrate AI-enabled components using Python and modern AI frameworks
• Develop LLM-powered applications, RAG pipelines, AI agents, or intelligent automation solutions
• Integrate AI services with existing Java applications, enterprise systems, APIs, and data platforms
• Deploy and operate applications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Use Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code to support reliable delivery
• Ensure appropriate application security, observability, testing, and production readiness
• Work closely with engineers, data specialists, architects, and business stakeholders
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while reviewing and validating generated output

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem
• Good understanding of microservices, REST APIs, SQL, data access, and distributed systems
• Advanced Python development skills, particularly for APIs, automation, data processing, or AI applications
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including clean code, design patterns, automated testing, and code reviews
• Ability to work across different technologies rather than remaining limited to a single language or platform

Benefits

• Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
• Global scope, international projects in different business domains: life sciences and healthcare, retail, and distribution, software and hi-tech, etc.
• Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey
• Great learning and development opportunities, including in-house professional training, career advisory and coaching, sponsored professional certifications
• Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech communities
• 25 days holiday per annum
• 5 days of sick leave without medical certification
• Private health insurance for employees and discount for private health insurance for family members
• Discount for Fit Pass program
• Comfortable modern offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad or remote work from any location in Serbia
• Regular corporate, social and wellbeing events (parties, sport events, advanced CSR programs etc.)