Chief Java Developer, EPAM

Responsibilities:

Oversee SDLC processes, manage teams, and coordinate BA/QA/Dev/Production support changes
Guide and support a globally distributed team to achieve seamless project execution and collaboration
Collaborate on architecture, design, and technology decisions, offering insights based on expertise and industry trends
Collaborate with production support teams to streamline release cycles and ensure robust system components
Develop real-time, event-driven applications that prioritize low-latency performance
Maintain adherence to test-driven development and continuous integration principles
Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable, efficient solutions
Provide insights into multithreading, garbage collection optimization, and advanced Java collections
Encourage a problem-solving mindset and promote rapid learning of domain-specific knowledge within the team

7+ years of software development experience with expertise in Java core technologies, including multithreading, garbage collection optimization, and concurrency collections
2+ years of leadership experience in relevant roles
Proficiency in real-time event-driven application development and familiarity with low-latency architectures
Competency in test-driven development and continuous integration methodologies
Strong leadership capabilities and competency in managing the SDLC process across globally distributed teams
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of agile environments and collaboration within cross-functional teams

Nice to have

Background in trading systems, financial services, or investment technology domains
Familiarity with performance testing tools, system profiling, and optimization for live high-load systems
Knowledge of containerization, cloud platforms, or modern software delivery pipelines