Senior Java Developer (Relocation to Uzbekistan)

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to build and evolve high-load backend services for a banking / FinTech platform. The role is focused on microservice development, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, performance optimization, and production-grade engineering practices. The engineer will work with Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Infinispan, Docker, OpenShift, GitLab CI, and observability tooling.

Responsibilities Develop high-load backend services using Java and Spring Boot Design and evolve microservice and event-driven architectures Identify and resolve architectural and performance bottlenecks Implement REST APIs and integrations with internal and external systems Work with distributed transactions and Saga-based patterns Design reliable interactions through Kafka Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices Develop unit, integration, and performance tests Troubleshoot production issues using logs, APM, metrics, and dashboards Mentor less experienced engineers Requirements 5+ years of commercial Java development experience Strong Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+ knowledge Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, collections, generics, Streams, and exception handling Experience with Spring Core, Data, Security, Hibernate / JPA Strong PostgreSQL experience; understanding of high-availability setups such as Patroni Hands-on Kafka experience and understanding of event-driven architectures Experience with distributed systems, scalability, Saga patterns, and REST APIs Experience with Docker, OpenShift, GitLab CI, Maven / Gradle Strong troubleshooting and observability skills Banking / FinTech experience is a plus English B1 Uzbekistan (Prod) We connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries Corporate and social events We invest in your growth: Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database Free English classes with certified teachers Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language We cover it all: Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program Medical & family care package Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)