EPAM Systems, Inc. is currently recruiting exceptionally talented people who have a passion for and take pride in their work and are perfectionists in what they do. We are seeking Java Lead Developers for our team involved with designing, implementing, testing, releasing and operating enterprise-level software applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a lead developer, you will be responsible for the implementation of different types of functionalities described in design documents;
- Manage sections of ongoing projects, help to manage individual teams, closely adhere to deadlines;
- Coordinate, plan and track tasks and activities;
- Help identify, escalate, resolve any technical issues and problems that might occur;
- Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications and customer requirements;
- The lead developer ensures that the Scrum team is capable of consuming stakeholder demand and delivers a versioned platform;
- The role demands skills in Agile team organization and delivery, database and coding skills plus the ability to maintain an ongoing discussion with the stakeholders and partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field;
- 5+ years of experience in software development; hands-on software development experience;
- Strong Java/JEE skills;
- Solid background in object-oriented programming and design;
- Experience working in an Agile development environment;
- Good knowledge and understanding of algorithms and design patterns;
- Strong English is a must;
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills;
- Must be able to provide support for their team;
- The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of various coding methodologies, testing practices, and tools and know when to apply each method to achieve the desired outcomes;
- Experience in financial software development is an advantage;
- Strong knowledge in: Spring, JMS, JPA, Maven, Unit testing and continuous build tools (Jenkins/Hudson), Design Patterns, UML, SQL, HTTP, XML, JUnit.
For more information, please visit www.epam.com.