Senior Java/Scala Developer

We're looking for a Senior Java/Scala Developer to join our team in Malaga, Spain, in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will work on an oversight platform that manages and optimizes trade-generation activity for one of the world’s largest hedge funds. You will collaborate closely with highly skilled investors and engineers, building sophisticated, intuitive and performant back-end solutions that directly influence complex investment strategies.

This is an opportunity to work in an intellectually rigorous environment where technology drives real-time decision-making for global financial markets. You'll join a team with end-to-end ownership of systems, delivering scalable platforms that impact portfolio management and trading operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance back-end systems and services primarily in Scala while ensuring high performance and reliability
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
• Participate in all phases of software development, from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing and deployment
• Anticipate technical challenges and resolve issues to maintain project progress and quality
• Apply software craftsmanship principles, ensuring code quality, maintainability and scalability
• Integrate solutions within a highly distributed architecture and optimize for large-scale, high-volume data flows
• Embrace a culture of continuous learning, innovation and feedback within a high-performing team
• Evaluate and help implement emerging AI capabilities across engineering workflows

Requirements

• Strong computer science fundamentals and mastery of back-end development
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in technically rigorous environments
• Proficiency in Scala or strong experience in Java with willingness to learn Scala
• Strong understanding of AWS services and serverless architecture
• Excellent understanding of design principles and patterns (OOD, SOLID, DRY, KISS, GRASP) with security-minded development practices
• Strong algorithmic and debugging skills
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, SDLC, Agile methodologies and version control systems
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a global team

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience in Python for scripting or integration
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Exposure to container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) and automated deployment practices
• Experience with Apache ZooKeeper or distributed coordination systems
• Prior financial services or trading systems experience

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.