Senior Software Engineer – Java, Kotlin/Ruby

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latin America.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services and internal tools that support both teams and customers.

• Take ownership of medium-to-large features from inception to completion.

• Write high-quality, efficient, secure, and easily testable code.

• Work with technologies such as JVM, Elixir, Ruby, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Kafka, AWS/Lambda, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and relevant tools.

• Influence architectural decisions, set standards, and ensure timely delivery.

• Review pull requests and offer constructive feedback to peers.

• Collaborate with team members and assist with onboarding when necessary.

• Responsibly deploy code for both user-facing and operator-facing applications to production.

• Collaborate with product managers, engineering management, and stakeholders to clarify uncertainties while balancing customer demands with technical constraints.

• Enhance reliability and maintainability through metrics, incident analysis, and observability practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software engineering.

• Proven experience in developing production-ready web applications and backend systems, prioritizing reliability and security.

• Track record of influencing technical direction, including architecture, standards, and delivery processes.

• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, Elixir, Erlang, Ruby, JavaScript, Next.js, or another programming language.

• Willingness to work on JVM services utilizing Java and Kotlin as needed.

• Familiarity with IDEs, RESTful APIs, Git repositories, TypeScript, version control systems, and remote deployment tools.

• Understanding of event-driven architectures, event streaming technologies like Kafka, database principles, and GraphQL or similar APIs.

• Comfortable working with complex, contextual domain data and integrating with adjacent services.

• Preferred: Experience with production-ready JVM services, web applications utilizing JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React.

• Preferred: Experience incorporating LLMs or managed AI APIs into backend systems or internal tools.

• Preferred: Experience building microservices in collaboration with neighboring teams or shared platforms, such as eCommerce or marketplace platforms.

• Preferred: Familiarity with dashboards, monitoring, incident response, Python in a production backend context, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.

• Professional development and learning opportunities.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.