Lead Java Developer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer with advanced architectural capabilities to take complete ownership of the technical foundation of the project. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong technical leadership skills, and is eager to contribute to well-designed, extensible software systems that drive scientific innovation. We are a high-performing product team dedicated to developing and maintaining software systems that enable the research organization to order samples and chemicals critical to groundbreaking scientific studies.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Technical Lead, Product Manager, Product Operations Manager, and engineering team to develop the application's functionalitiesEngage with the application's power users and business representatives as needed during developmentTransform user requirements into functional requirements and robust design specificationsDesign, develop, and enhance software patterns, including authentication/authorization mechanisms, HTML/JavaScript frontends, web services, lambda functions, scheduled jobs, and integrationsImprove and refactor the application's integration layer code while adhering to established coding stylesDesign clear interfaces and pattern-based software with scalability and extensibility in mindCreate thorough automated integration tests to ensure functionality and maintains technical documentationOversee system lifecycle management, including necessary migrations and retirements of software componentsUtilize creativity to address technology-based obstacles and streamline development processes by removing impedimentsEnsure alignment with the outstanding engineering practices of the software engineering organizationRequirementsMaster’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, with extensive experience (10+ years) in applied informatics and software developmentProven expertise in developing full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript (React, NodeJS, Material-UI, Redux, Jest, etc.

), TypeScript, NestJS, HTML, Oracle PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, and TerraformAWS cloud specialization (5+ years) leveraging services including EC2, ECS, RDS, ALB, ASG, SAM, ACM, CloudWatch, Internet Gateway, Lambdas, Network Load Balancer, and Secrets ManagerHands-on experience with DevOps tools such as BitBucket, GitHub, and Git for source control; Jira and Confluence for project management; Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines; Maven for dependency management; and Docker for containerized application deploymentsCompetency in modern Java and JavaScript frameworks/libraries, relational data modeling, event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and RESTful web service design with JSON and XMLUnderstanding of advanced authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, SAML, and JWTNice to haveFamiliarity with controlled substance systems or procurement integrations (SRM, Ariba)Background in large-scale software migrations, particularly migrating TypeScript-based codebases to JavaShowcase of implementing KAFKA integrations and managing complex message queuing workflowsUnderstanding and hands-on experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code solutionsWe offerEngineering Heritage:

Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years. Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies. World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact. Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices. GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys. Entrepreneurial Culture:

If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life. Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga. Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more. Salary range €4K-€6K gross, based on your experience and interview results. About EPAMEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services.

For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption. With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 888+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.