Lead Java Full Stack Engineer
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We are seeking a nearshore Full Stack Lead Engineer to build and support commerce backend services and AI-driven, agentic checkout flows with strong validation and guardrails. You will collaborate across backend and frontend components while ensuring scalable, reliable, compliant delivery—apply now.ResponsibilitiesDesign backend services for commerce domain systems such as payment, loyalty, and promotionsBuild REST APIs and microservices using Java and Spring BootEnable AI-driven and agentic checkout flows with validations and guardrailsImplement scalable and reliable service patterns to meet performance needsEnsure compliance and reliability standards across services and integrationsDevelop and maintain selected frontend components using ReactJSIntegrate AI-assisted workflows into backend systems using Anthropic Claude CodeCoordinate technical decisions and unblock delivery across nearshore collaborationOperate within required US Pacific Time overlap through 4pm PST minimumRequirements5+ years backend development experience with Java and Spring BootPractical production experience with Anthropic Claude Code5+ years experience building REST APIs and microservicesLead-level experience guiding technical decisions and deliveryCommerce domain experience supporting payment, loyalty, promotion, or related systemsCloud platform experience with GCP and/or AzureStrong ability to overlap with US Pacific Time and cover until 4pm PST minimumProduction experience developing front-end components with ReactJSExposure to AI-assisted or agent-based workflows and backend integrationsAdaptability and willingness to learn new tools, patterns, and technologiesUpper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)Nice to haveCCA-F certificationApigee experienceJavaScript backend platform experienceWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.