Senior Java Engineer

Puesto: Senior Java Engineer (US working hours)
Location: Málaga

We're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join our team in Malaga, Spain in a remote working mode. In this role, you will develop and enhance backend services supporting MLS Touch and MLS Client, two mobile applications enabling real estate professionals and their clients to collaborate seamlessly throughout the property search and transaction journey.

You will design and maintain REST APIs, scalable microservices, and optimized data layers, ensuring security, performance and reliability. The position requires availability to work under a US-aligned schedule: approximately 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Spain time (ending at 3:00 PM CST). This schedule is essential to collaborate effectively with the distributed team and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to leverage modern Java technologies, optimize backend architectures and make use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance code quality and productivity.

Responsibilities Design, develop and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot Build and maintain REST APIs for mobile applications and external integrations

Work with MySQL databases, including schema design, query optimization and troubleshooting

Contribute to the design and improvement of a scalable, microservices-based architecture

Implement secure, maintainable and well-tested code following engineering best practices

Diagnose defects, resolve production incidents and performance bottlenecks

Participate in code reviews, solution design and technical discussions

Collaborate with developers, QA engineers and product teams to deliver backend components

Ensure observability, monitoring and CI/CD integration for stability and automation

Apply AI-assisted coding tools to improve quality and efficiency where appropriate

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot development

Knowledge of REST API principles, microservices architectures and distributed systems

Proficiency in MySQL including data modeling, query optimization and SQL tuning

Understanding of clean coding practices, design principles and test automation

Experience with unit and integration test frameworks

Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools and Git version control

Awareness of application security including authentication and secure API development

Ability to troubleshoot production systems using logs, monitoring and metrics

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in distributed teams

English proficiency for communication with international stakeholders

Ability to work US-aligned hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Spain time (up to 3:00 PM CST is mandatory)
Nice to have Background in real estate platforms, MLS systems or high-volume data environments

Experience with mobile application backends or cloud infrastructure

Exposure to AI-assisted development methods and tools

We offer

Private health insuranceEPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
100% paid sick leave

Referral Program Professional certification

Language coursesEPAM 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 EPAMWORK 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.

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