Lead Backend Developer – Newry

The Lead Backend Developer role at EPAM Systems involves designing and developing backend APIs and microservices, with a focus on payment workflows using Java and Spring Boot. The position requires migrating existing APIs to cloud-native architectures and implementing security frameworks, authentication flows and SCA standards. The candidate must ensure error handling, data validation, caching strategies, and seamless system integration, alongside conducting code reviews and establishing development standards. The role involves coordinating activities to meet delivery timelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring backend developers in a distributed setup. The ideal applicant has extensive Java expertise, proven leadership in agile environments, and experience with enterprise API development in regulated industries.