Java Software Engineer

We are looking for a skilled **Software Engineer** with strong **Java** development experience and hands\-on expertise in **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** . The ideal candidate is comfortable building, deploying, and maintaining cloud\-native services and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast\-paced environment. Experience with modern data and API technologies is a strong advantage.   **Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java in a Google Cloud Platform environment * Build scalable, reliable, and secure cloud\-native applications * Collaborate closely with cross\-functional teams (product, data, QA, DevOps) to deliver high\-quality solutions * Participate in code reviews, ensuring clean code, best practices, and high maintainability * Support integration of services with data platforms and APIs * Contribute to troubleshooting, performance optimization, and production support when required * Follow established development processes and actively suggest improvements **Requirements** * Over 2 years of strong hands\-on experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise\-grade backend development * Practical experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Strong understanding of cloud\-native architecture, microservices, and distributed systems * Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows * Excellent problem\-solving skills and the ability to work independently * English proficiency at a B1\+ level **Nice to have** * Experience designing or consuming GraphQL APIs * Proficiency with Git and standard branching strategies * Hands\-on experience with Google Cloud BigQuery for analytics or data processing * Experience with Google Cloud Dataflow or data\-processing pipelines * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud\-based deployment practices   **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn