Job Description

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 whilst 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 in banking domain workflows 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 Competitive group pension plan 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