Java Developer (5 to 8 years) - Latin America

This is a remote position.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in software development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud technologies. They should be able to design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
  

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
  

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
  

• Deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
  

• Collaborate with front-end developers, UX designers, and other stakeholders.
  

• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance optimization.
  

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
  

• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile development processes.
  

• Keep up-to-date with the latest Java technologies and industry trends.
  

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Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of professional experience in Java development.
  

• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
  

• Experience in designing and developing Microservices architecture.
  

• Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML data formats.
  

• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
  

• Familiarity with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (AWS preferred).
  

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies.
  

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
  

• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and design patterns.
  

• Exposure to message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
  

• Experience with Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito) and integration testing.
  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an Agile environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GraphQL, Reactive Programming (WebFlux), or Event-Driven Architecture.
  

• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
  

• Prior experience working in FinTech, Healthcare, or E-commerce domains is a plus.
  

• Certifications in AWS, Java (Oracle Certified), or DevOps are advantageous.