Lead Backend DeveloperEPAM Systems • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Lead Backend Developer
EPAM Systems
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
À propos
Lead Backend Developer
role at
EPAM Systems
We are seeking an experienced
Lead Backend Developer
to deliver enterprise‑grade backend services for a mobile banking platform. This role uniquely combines hands‑on technical development with team leadership, requiring a seasoned professional who can architect robust APIs while guiding a distributed development team to success.
Responsibilities
Design and develop backend APIs and microservices for payment workflows utilizing Java and Spring Boot
Migrate and refactor existing APIs to cloud‑native architectures, ensuring API contract compatibility is maintained
Implement security frameworks, authentication flows and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) standards
Ensure comprehensive error handling, data validation, effective caching strategies and seamless integration with external systems
Conduct code reviews and establish backend development standards aligned with enterprise architecture
Coordinate backend development activities, ensuring one‑sprint lead ahead of frontend for API delivery
Collaborate with Frontend Lead, QA Lead and Delivery Manager on cross‑functional delivery
Lead and mentor a team of backend developers across distributed locations
Facilitate knowledge sharing, provide technical guidance and support team professional development
Proactively identify and escalate blockers, ensuring backend deliverables are aligned to enable successful frontend integration
Requirements
8‑10 years of experience in software development with minimum of 5 years of backend development in Java
Expert‑level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot and microservices architecture
3+ years of proven track record leading backend development teams in Agile/Scrum environments
Enterprise API development experience in regulated industries (banking, financial services, or similar)
Strong communication skills with the ability to balance technical delivery and team development
Deep understanding of RESTful API design, security patterns and cloud‑native development
Experience with authentication frameworks, OAuth, JWT and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and modern development tooling
Knowledge of caching strategies, message queuing (Kafka preferred) and database integration
Nice to have
Experience migrating monolithic applications to a cloud‑native microservices architecture
Understanding of payment platforms, limits frameworks and product rules engines
We offer
EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
Private medical insurance and dental care
Employee Assistance Program
Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in‑office, on‑site massages and regular social events
Learning and development opportunities including in‑house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) Program
*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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