Java Software Engineer

We're looking for a Java Software Engineer to architect, construct, and maintain scalable backend systems and integrations, with occasional involvement in supporting a contemporary Angular/TypeScript web interface. The role involves advocating for engineering excellence, assisting with delivery planning, and leveraging Microsoft Copilot for AI-assisted development to enhance efficiency and quality, along with contributing foundational AI architecture expertise to help shape AI-driven features and system design choices.
Responsibilities
Build, design, and maintain Java-based backend services (Java 8+) leveraging Spring Boot/Spring ecosystem and/or Quarkus
Create and refine RESTful APIs, covering contracts, versioning, documentation, performance optimization, and backward compatibility
Handle persistence and data access layers through JPA/Hibernate (or Panache) connected to Microsoft SQL Server
Develop and maintain integration workflows with Apache Camel, covering routing, transformation, retry mechanisms, error handling, and monitoring
Follow microservices best practices, including defining service boundaries, implementing resiliency patterns, and ensuring operational readiness
Help maintain CI/CD pipelines and release workflows through Git and Azure DevOps
Incorporate Microsoft Copilot into regular development work for coding assistance, refactoring, test creation, and documentation, ensuring quality through reviews and automated testing
Engage in solution design conversations around AI-enabled features, applying practical knowledge of LLM integration fundamentals, grounding techniques, and risk assessment
Offer occasional support for the Angular/TypeScript UI, handling minor fixes, small enhancements, and debugging API-UI interactions
Assist with application operations within AWS environments, maintaining basic familiarity with IAM, logging, and monitoring practices
Diagnose issues in both production and non-production environments, conduct root-cause analysis, and deliver lasting solutions
Work alongside the team on planning deliverables, estimating effort, tracking progress, and participating actively in Agile ceremonies
Guide team members through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to strengthen engineering practices and consistency
Requirements
At least 3 years of professional Java development experience, including prior work in a comparable senior engineering position within Banking
Strong command of Java 8+, encompassing solid OOP principles, design patterns, and clean coding practices
Deep expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and/or Quarkus
Skilled in building RESTful APIs, working with JPA/Hibernate (or Panache), and using Maven
Solid understanding of SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Experience working with Apache Camel
Comfortable using Git, Azure DevOps, and designing microservices architectures
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
Ability to engage with Angular and TypeScript basics, including code review, troubleshooting, and making small modifications
Experience writing unit tests with JUnit and Mockito
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities, paired with a proactive mindset and independent work capability
Strong written and verbal proficiency in both Greek and English
Nice to have
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience with the Elastic Stack (ELK)
We offer
For your comfortable work:
Remote and hybrid work opportunities
Option to work from our centrally located office in Athens
Corporate laptop provided
Private health insurance
Meal vouchers / restaurant tickets
My Benefit card (264€/year)
Monthly public transportation card
For your growth:
Global and diverse client portfolio, large-scale projects, and trendy technologies
Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment
Opportunity to contribute to internal and open-source products
Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey
Possibility to create a Personal Development Plan from the first day in the company
Numerous opportunities for self-development: hard & soft skills internal training courses, mentoring programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, external e-Libraries
Certification opportunities
Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech and non-technical communities
Language courses
EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.
The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Greece.

Work arrangement
Yes