Senior Backend Developer (Python, Java)

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer(Python, Java) to build new features and keep critical platforms running for a multi-year ANZ engineering transformation. You will work across modern and legacy systems, support production issues, and help the team adopt AI-assisted delivery practices using tools like GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Build new features and enhancements for customer-facing platforms and internal products
• Support business-critical applications through production support, incident resolution and continuous improvement
• Develop across a mixed stack with a focus on Python and Java while navigating legacy components
• Troubleshoot complex issues across services, integrations and environments with a pragmatic, problem-solving approach
• Collaborate in cross-functional balanced teams using Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban
• Communicate technical trade-offs, progress and operational updates clearly to Australia and New Zealand stakeholders
• Contribute to AI-assisted engineering practices, including AI-supported analysis, coding and testing where appropriate
• Participate in on-call support coverage as needed to meet operational requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience building and supporting applications using Python and Java
• Strong independent coding capability. While we encourage using AI tools for productivity, you must be able to write, evaluate and troubleshoot code autonomously rather than relying on AI to generate solutions
• Ability to work as a polyglot engineer across multiple languages without needing equal depth in each
• Knowledge of production support practices including incident triage, root-cause analysis and remediation
• Exposure to PHP and or Node.js in enterprise environments, even if not your primary stack today
• Comfort learning or refreshing less-recent technologies to support legacy systems when needed
• Clear communication in spoken English for collaboration with Australia and New Zealand teams
• Mindset suited to a managed-services environment balancing feature delivery with operational priorities

Nice to have

• Exposure to PHP and or Node.js in enterprise environments, even if not your primary stack today
• Experience in managed services, long-term support or KTLO-style engagements
• Exposure to modernization programs balancing stability and incremental improvement
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar
• Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience

Benefits

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.