Job description
Important Information
Location: Brazil
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Work from home
Job Summary
As a TL Java Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining robust applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the evolution of backend services, and APIs. You will help shape performance optimization, security, and maintainability. This role is key to delivering reliable backend solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design and develop large-scale, distributed backend systems with multi-tiered architecture, concurrency, and high availability;
- Independently translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into robust, efficient, and scalable backend solutions aligned with system architecture;
- Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle — including system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement;
- Create and maintain comprehensive and usable technical documentation;
- Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and advocate for engineering best practices;
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning;
- Actively participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making with cross-functional teams.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Java (preferably Java 17+);
- Expertise in Spring and Spring Boot;
- Deep knowledge of Hibernate / JPA;
- Experience with both MongoDB (NoSQL) and MySQL (relational);
- Proven experience building microservices architectures;
- Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS);
- Solid understanding of AWS Serverless Architecture;
- Serverless: Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, API Gateway, SQS, RDS, VPC;
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.
