[Remote] Senior Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a top-tier Senior Software Engineer to join their team. The role involves adapting to new systems, solving production issues, and delivering new features while utilizing modern AI capabilities for enhanced development speed.ResponsibilitiesGet acquainted quickly with new code repositories, install and run applications on local machines, and ship working results within strict deadlinesPinpoint and resolve intricate production faults that impact several platform teamsSteer features through the entire delivery cycle, from writing code and adding integration tests to deploying via CI/CD pipelinesEngage with distributed system landscapes and large enterprise microservice setupsTap into AI-driven assistants (such as Copilot, Claude Code, or comparable offerings) for writing and improving code, generating and polishing tests, and easing debugging and routine engineering activitiesExamine AI-produced results closely and correct any errors, mistaken assumptions, or missing detailsConstruct, repair, and optimize build pipelines with technologies including Gradle, Maven, and an array of CI setupsCooperate with platform teams to address incidents and roll out safeguards that prevent reoccurrenceSpearhead SWAT operations and orchestrate cross-team resolution work (applies to the lead role)SkillsThree or more years of practical software engineering experienceStrong background contributing to enterprise-scale distributed systems and microservice-based designsConfident command of Java for crafting backend servicesPractical know-how in designing, building, and consuming REST APIsDemonstrated independence in carrying a project end-to-end — from clone → build → debug → modify → test → integrate into a CI pipelineDirect experience with CI/CD systems (such as GitHub Actions or similar) used to automate building, testing, and deploymentWorking command of build technologies like Gradle and Maven, plus dependency control and environment configurationStrong analytical and root cause investigation abilities for build problems, dependency conflicts, and runtime failuresAuthentic experience weaving AI tools into engineering routines beyond basic autocomplete, encompassing carefully structured prompts, layered AI-driven workflows, and iterative tuning of generated contentSkill in validating AI-generated code, identifying missing components or incorrect assumptions, and shaping the output to production-grade qualityClear understanding of when AI tools improve efficiency and when conventional engineering effort is the better pathComfort working under pressure, in murky situations, and with minimal directionStrong English communication, both spoken and written (B2+ level or higher)Working knowledge of Kotlin for backend or other JVM-based engineeringPractical use of Spring Boot for delivering microservices ready for productionExperience with agent-oriented frameworks or agent orchestration platforms (such as Claude Code, LangGraph, or similar)Comfort using advanced developer tooling and productivity setups (such as tmux, Warp, or custom scripted workflows)Past engineering work in Go (Golang) for backend service developmentBenefitsInternational 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 LinkedInCompany OverviewEPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.epam.com.Company H1B SponsorshipEPAM Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 120 in 2025, 172 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 373 in 2022, 359 in 2021, 502 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.