SR Java Backend Engineer

Important Information 

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

 

 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to design and develop scalable, high-performing, and reliable backend systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, web services, and cloud environments, and will actively collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all phases of the agile development process.

 

 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze and digest requirements from the Product team to define high-level designs focused on availability, performance, and scalability;
• Evaluate and discuss trade-offs of various design approaches, creating detailed design documentation;
• Implement end-to-end solutions — from coding to testing — ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards;
• Actively participate in all phases of the agile development lifecycle.

 

 

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in object-oriented software development using Java SE 8+ (Java 11 preferred);
• Strong experience with Java frameworks, especially Dropwizard.io (Spring experience is also acceptable);
• Solid experience in backend systems development;
• Proficiency with Apache Maven for build and dependency management;
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful or SOAP-based web services;
• Hands-on experience with automated testing in Java, including use of mocking frameworks;
• Experience with Cloud (mandatory);
• Familiarity with IaaS and PaaS platforms (primarily AWS);
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases;
• Comfortable working in Linux environments;
• Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration tools.

 

 

Highly Desirable Skills

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures;
• Experience in designing high-availability and scalable systems;
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices;
• Experience working within Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban);
• Exposure to VOIP and SIP technologies is a plus;
• Experience with Message Brokers such as RabbitMQ or Amazon SQS is highly desirable.

 

 

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.