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[Job - 28140] Senior Java Developer, Colombia

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Strong experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot in production systems
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and familiarity with gRPC concepts
  • Hands-on experience with OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, and backend security fundamentals
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL and JPA/Hibernate

Requirements:

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java 21, Spring Boot, and Hawkbit
  • Implement and evolve REST and gRPC APIs with best practices and versioning
  • Ensure service reliability through testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis; work with PostgreSQL and Redis; containerize with Docker and deploy on Kubernetes (GKE)
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows (Tekton/Jenkins, ArgoCD) following GitOps principles and participate in design reviews

Job description

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.
With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality. 

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and refactoring of a complex software solution that manages physical devices in retail stores, such as card machines and barcode readers. This role will require working closely with a multicultural team spread across Brazil, Colombia, and India, with all communication conducted in English.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services using Java 21Spring Boot, and Hawkbit.
  • Implement and evolve REST and gRPC APIs, ensuring best practices and versioning standards.
  • Ensure service reliability through unit and integration testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
  • Work with PostgreSQL for schema design and performance tuning, integrating with caching layers like Redis.
  • Build and debug containerized services using Docker and deploy them on Kubernetes (GKE).
  • Apply security fundamentals, including OAuth2/OIDCJWT validation, and secure coding practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and ownership of deliverables.
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows (Tekton/Jenkins, ArgoCD) following GitOps principles.
  • Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and mentor team members as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot in production systems.
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and familiarity with gRPC concepts.
  • Hands-on experience with OAuth2/OIDCJWT, and backend security fundamentals.
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL and JPA/Hibernate.
  • Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes (deployments, debugging).
  • Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems and diagnose performance issues.
  • Effective communication skills and resilience in fast-paced, multicultural teams.
  • Advanced English proficiency.

Soft Skills:

  • Proactive ownership of tasks with a mindset for continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Comfortable with context switching and balancing priorities.
  • Collaborative team player who values shared success.
  • Ability to adapt to ambiguity and shifting requirements.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience with Kafka or other event-driven technologies.
  • Proficiency in NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD) and Tekton pipelines.
  • Exposure to GCP services (GKE, IAM, Cloud Logging/Monitoring).
  • Basic understanding of policy-based access control (OPA).
  • Knowledge of WebSockets or streaming APIs.
  • Background in prototyping or integrating AI-driven automation.

If you are a seasoned backend developer looking to take on complex challenges in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our diverse team!

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Our benefits include:

- Premium Healthcare
- Meal voucher
- Maternity and Parental leaves
- Mobile services subsidy
- Sick pay-Life insurance
- CI&T University   
- Colombian Holidays
- Paid Vacations
And many others. 


Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. 
We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.

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