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The position focuses on designing and developing backend applications, serverless components, and microservices that power enterprise-grade API management, security, and integration capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and develop backend applications, serverless functions, and microservices supporting enterprise API management\nBuild and maintain REST APIs and API management solutions using Kong API Gateway and Kong Konnect\nDevelop and deploy serverless components using AWS Lambda\nCollaborate within a SCRUM team, following Agile methodology\nImplement API security measures, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, and mTLS\nSupport CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for continuous deployment\nMonitor and troubleshoot production systems using CloudWatch and Splunk\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus\n5+ years of experience designing and developing backend applications, serverless architectures, microservices, REST APIs, and API management solutions\nPractical experience with Kong API Gateway, Kong Konnect, REST APIs, API Management, API Security\nProficiency in Node.js and/or Python\nKnowledge of AWS services: ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, Route 53, IAM, Secrets Manager\nExperience with DevOps and observability tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Bash, CloudWatch, and Splunk\nExperience with most of the following technologies: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, mTLS\nExperience working within a SCRUM team and Agile methodology\nExcellent communication skills, fluent in English, with the ability to work in a client-facing capacity\nNice to have\nAnthropic Claude / Claude API integration \nPrompt engineering\nWe offer\nWe gather like-minded people:\nTop tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization\nSupportive team and agile, startup-like culture\nHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland\nChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually\nBusiness-driven relocation opportunities\n\nWe provide growth opportunities:\nCareer development programs\nThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs\nCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)\nEnglish classes\n\nWe cover it all:\nStable pay\nParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount\nBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)\nReferral bonuses up to $2,000\nOffices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more\nCorporate, social and well-being events\n\nPlease, note:\nBenefits listed above are available to employees only\nWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually\nWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively\n\nEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. 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