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Senior Software Engineer (Grails & AWS)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong experience developing applications using Grails
  • Experience working with AWS cloud services
  • Strong understanding of backend development principles

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain applications built with Grails and related technologies
  • Build scalable and reliable backend services and APIs
  • Work with AWS services to support application deployment, performance, and scalability
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement technical solutions

About the company

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Oowlish

IT Services & IT Consulting

We are on a mission to give every company, no matter the size, the opportunity to innovate and help build a better future. Our Services: Dedicated Tech (full/partial) Squads: we create multi-disciplinary, remote (near-shore) Tech Squads that become part of your team. They adapt to your workflows and are trained on Agile methodologies to deliver continuous value. We believe that well-trained remote teams bring clients the opportunity to increase innovation output by accessing a greater / more diverse pool of talent, while reducing the cost of development. On-Demand Software Development: at our core, we are software developers excited about building digital products and solutions using the latest technologies and agile methodologies. We provide end-to-end capabilities to deliver on your technical requests. Product Management, Tech Architecture, Front / Back End Development, Devops & QA Ventures: We partner with entrepreneurs and organizations to invest and build from scratch new businesses. We co-design a desired Minimum Lovable Product to find product market fit and scale in a lean way. As startup founders ourselves, we love getting things from 0 to 1. We are End-To-End Innovation Enablers, helping your company unlock its full innovation potential.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Join Our Team

Oowlish, one of Latin America's rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team.

As a valued member of Oowlish, you will collaborate with premier clients from the United States and Europe, contributing to pioneering digital solutions. Our commitment to creating a nurturing work environment is recognized by our certification as a Great Place to Work, where you will have opportunities for professional development, growth, and a chance to make a significant international impact.

We offer the convenience of remote work, allowing you to craft a work-life balance that suits your personal and professional needs. We're looking for candidates who are passionate about technology, proficient in English, and excited to engage in remote collaboration for a worldwide presence.

About the Role:
 

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Grails and AWS expertise to join a growing engineering team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, maintaining, and improving cloud-based applications while working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong backend engineering skills, cloud experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain applications built with Grails and related technologies.
  • Build scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
  • Work with AWS services to support application deployment, performance, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement technical solutions.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications.
  • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
  • Contribute to software architecture and technical decision-making.
  • Ensure software quality, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Requirements:
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong experience developing applications using Grails.
  • Experience working with AWS cloud services.
  • Strong understanding of backend development principles.
  • Experience building and consuming APIs.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.

  • Must have:
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Grails
    • Groovy
    • AWS
    • Experience developing and maintaining production applications.
    • Experience with:
      • REST APIs
      • Backend architectures
      • Cloud-based environments
      • Experience working with relational databases.
      • Ability to work independently and contribute to technical decisions.

  • Nice to have:
  • .NET experience
  • Java experience
  • Spring Framework experience
  • Microservices architecture experience
  • CI/CD experience
  • Docker or containerization experience
  • Modern frontend framework experience

  • Benefits & Perks:

    Home office;
    Competitive compensation based on experience;
    Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company;
    International Projects;
    Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational);
    Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass;
    Games and Competitions;


    You can also apply here:

    Website: https://www.oowlish.com/work-with-us/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oowlish/jobs/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oowlishtechnology/


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