Senior Java Engineer with Azure

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer with hands-on Azure Cloud experience to join our team, driving innovation in the Banking and Finance domain. You will work on cloud-native platforms for securities financing and optimization, collaborating with a global leader in financial services to deliver enterprise-wide solutions in a highly regulated environment. This role offers a hybrid model, with 3 days per week working from the client's office in Kraków, Poland. Responsibilities • Build and enhance securities financing and optimization cloud-native platforms • Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver enterprise-wide solutions • Work closely with product owners to understand and drive business products and client solutions • Accelerate time to market through technology, AI and agile innovation • Share expertise and contribute to engineering culture and internal communities • Apply a broad range of software engineering practices, including feature development, automated testing and deployment • Ensure quality, security, reliability and compliance of solutions • Build observability, monitor production health, resolve incidents and remediate root causes Requirements • 5+ years of Java programming experience in the Banking and Finance domain • Strong communication skills within teams and across communities; ability to facilitate agile ceremonies • Deep understanding of cloud-based Azure, event-driven solutions and architectures • Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Kafka; DataBricks, Kubernetes, containers; GitLab and CI/CD pipelines • Expert-level Java core skills and hands-on experience with TDD • Proven ability to meet non-functional requirements such as stability, capacity, latency and throughput • Team player with leadership skills, able to collaborate across business units and regions • Hands-on experience with agile software development practices, especially Scrum • Strong written and verbal English skills; desire to work in a global team Nice to have • Experience in securities financing or optimization platforms • Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements • Exposure to AI-driven solutions in financial services We offer/Benefits • We gather like-minded people:• Engineering community of industry professionals • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually • Business-driven relocation opportunities • We provide growth opportunities: • Outstanding career roadmap • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS) • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru • English classes • We cover it all: • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B) • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more • Referral bonuses • Corporate, social and well-being events • Please, note: • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively 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.