Java UI Application Developer

Important Information 

Location: Brazil
Job Mode: Full-time 
Work Mode: Work from home

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java UI Application developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced software solutions for geophysical data processing, modeling, visualization and interpretation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with geoscientists to create innovative tools that enhance data-driven decision-making through powerful visualization and interpretation capabilities. You will also collaborate with global development teams across Europe, Canada, and the United States, contributing to a dynamic and international engineering environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate closely with a UX design team, product owners, and software engineers to translate UX requirements into robust GUI implementations with Eclipse RCP/SWT;
• Present software designs and technical proposals to lead;
• Ability to break down development tasks and lay out clear implementation roadmaps;
• Implement and optimize computation algorithms;
• Design and develop both thin and thick client applications that interact with cloud-based microservices;
• Working with complex UI Java threading and concurrency;
• Working with a large code base and multiple distributed development teams;
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, security hardening and continuous integration with other domain tools;
• Provide technical support and lead user troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operation of a complex RCP desktop application;
• Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to architectural and implementation decisions;
• Embrace Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering and demonstrating working solutions at the end of each sprint;
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in computing and software development.  

Essential Skills

• BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline;
• Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation of roadmaps;
• Preferred strong Java experience;
• GitLab/Github, Eclipse RCP/SWT, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines;
• Performance tools: VisualVM, JMC/JFR, Async;
• Operating systems: Windows and Linux;
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well in a distributed team environment;
• Experience developing commercial thick client desktop applications.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience using Agentic AI to accelerate code implementation and enhance development productivity;
• C++ knowledge and experience a benefit;
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed computing;
• Restful API design and implementation;
• AWS and Azure;
• Tools for scalable data processing: Kubernetes, Spark;
• Experience with Java 2D graphics or 3D OpenGL + CUDA programming;
• Experience working with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.