We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Engineer (Kafka, Microservices) to design, build and run event-driven services that support structured-products negotiation and trading connectivity. You will develop stateless Java microservices, harden streaming reliability and observability and deliver through GitLab CI/CD and Kubernetes. You will collaborate globally across product, platform and support teams.

Responsibilities

Design, build and test stateless Java microservices and shared libraries for Kafka-based messaging
Implement routing, transformation and enrichment of messages between internal systems and external partners
Strengthen reliability through robust error handling, schema compatibility and deterministic processing
Build production-ready observability using metrics, logs and tracing to support fast incident triage
Deliver services across environments via GitLab CI/CD and Kubernetes, supporting releases and operations
Write high-quality unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews and raise engineering standards
Integrate external trading platforms and venues with internal reference data, product and instrument services
Support FIX connectivity where required for venue and platform integration

Requirements

Deep hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot including dependency injection, configuration and Spring Security
Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka including Kafka Streams and Kafka tooling such as Confluent Schema Registry and Apache Avro
Experience with reactive programming using Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor
Strong testing mindset using JUnit five, Mockito and integration testing patterns for event-driven services
Experience delivering to Kubernetes with GitLab continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
Experience designing stateless microservices with clear API and event contracts
Clear communication and confidence working in regulated environments and cross-region teams

Nice to have

Observability a nd security tooling experience with Micrometer, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Splunk or HashiCorp Vault
Domain knowledge of structured products, request for quote (RFQ), order routing and trade lifecycle events
Database experience with Spring Data JPA, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Oracle or SQLite

We offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 - 2023
Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us

How We Hire

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- General interview with a recruiter
- Technical interview with our technology experts
- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager
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Life at EPAM

EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM) is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company.  
As the regional headquarters of EPAM in APAC, EPAM Hong Kong was established in 2013. 
EPAM Hong Kong has been growing and emerging rapidly as an international IT consulting company that continuously attracts the top technology and engineering professionals worldwide.
The integration of top-notch consulting services and intelligent engineering back-end systems shape our superior service to the world’s leading clients in various industries from banking and finance to insurance, technology and life sciences.
By choosing EPAM Hong Kong, you're getting a job at one of the Caring Companies by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service for 3 years consecutively since 2021 and  a dedicated, diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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