Lead Java Developer

We are seeking a Lead Java Developer to provide support across the Governance Crew and wider IB Streams while interacting with the Group CTO. This role ensures the Investment Bank remains aligned to both IB and group-level architectural direction. Please note that working from the customer's office is required 3 days per week. Responsibilities Create, maintain and evolve architectural standards, guardrails, reference architectures and best practices aligned with IB and GCTO strategy Own and run key architectural governance processes within the IB CTO function to ensure proactive architectural control across the division Act as the GCTO point of contact for the Investment Bank, representing IB CTO in group-led initiatives Ensure clear and relevant communication flows across group-led initiatives Triage incoming IB and GCTO work to determine impact and coordinate responses Shield the core architecture team by absorbing operational, data-gathering and coordination tasks Support IB engineering teams with early engagement on new initiatives Address architectural considerations from ideation through to delivery Translate complex Group-level technical strategies into actionable roadmaps for local engineering teams Requirements 7+ years of hands-on background in software engineering with skills in system design, API design and cloud-native patterns Showcase of a proven track record designing and delivering scalable secure enterprise systems 5+ years of experience as a Lead/Principal Engineer, working with high-level, ambiguous or shifting requirements and translating them into pragmatic technical direction Background in solution architecture is a plus Experience operating within complex, highly regulated or governance-heavy environments requiring transparency, process and clear documentation Capability to grasp complex Group-level technical strategies and translate them into actionable roadmaps for local engineering teams Familiarity with working independently to create structure, clarity and direction Understanding of collaborative, team-oriented decision-making in architecture Competency in challenging status-quo processes and designing efficient ways to achieve business goals Fluency in English and cultural awareness to navigate a multinational enterprise We offer We gather like-minded people: Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: Career development programs Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS) English classes We cover it all: Stable pay Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) Referral bonuses up to $2,000 Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: Benefits listed above are available to employees only We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.