Software Engineering Specialist - Java & AWS

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Job Summary: Itaú is seeking a professional to serve as a deep technical reference in engineering, making critical architecture decisions and influencing multiple teams toward scalable solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Act as a technical authority in Java, AWS, and distributed systems 2. Define, review, and evolve complex technical architectures 3. Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders Itaú is Brazil's most valuable brand, the best company to work for according to Great Place to Work, and the largest bank in Latin America. We impact over 98 million customers daily across 18 countries. We are made of people, and we believe that having a team with diverse origins, cultures, beliefs, experiences, ethnicities, disabilities, genders, sexual orientations, and generations broadens perspectives and contributes to an environment of respect and appreciation for differences. **Responsibilities and Assignments** * Be a **deep technical reference** in engineering, making critical decisions regarding architecture, performance, and security, **influencing multiple teams**, and ensuring scalable solutions aligned with the bank’s cloud strategy. * Define, review, and evolve **complex technical architectures** * Act as a **technical authority** in Java, AWS, and distributed systems * Support squads and coordinators in high-impact technical decisions * Ensure high standards of **quality, security, and resilience** * Contribute to technical guidelines, corporate standards, and best practices * Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders **Requirements and Qualifications** * Advanced proficiency in **Java 11+** in mission-critical environments * Strong specialization in **AWS** (architecture, security, cost optimization, scalability) * **Mandatory AWS certification** (e.g., *AWS Solutions Architect – Professional* or equivalent) * Experience with **event-driven architecture, microservices, and high availability** * In-depth knowledge of **security, observability, and governance** * Hands-on experience with **mission-critical and high-volume transactional platforms** * Resilience patterns: **Circuit Breakers**, Retries, **Rate Limiting**, Timeouts, and **Fallbacks** * Agile project methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP) * Experience working with AI **Additional Information** **By becoming an Ituber, you get\_** * Transportation Allowance * Meal Voucher (restaurants) / Food Voucher (supermarkets) * Health Plan (Fundação Saúde Itaú **or** Central Nacional Unimed) * Dental Plan (Odontoprev **or** Interodonto) * Life Insurance * PLR – Profit Sharing Program (subject to bank performance) * Private Pension Plan * Exclusive discounts on our financial products * Extended maternity and paternity leave * Daycare / Babysitter Assistance (for parents) * Study Incentive * Wellhub or TotalPass * Access to Itaú Leisure Clubs (Guarapiranga / Itanhaém and São Sebastião) * \+ Additional benefits you may learn about during the process Learn more about our culture: https://www.itau.com.br/relacoes\-com\-investidores/noticias/cultura\-itubers\-e\-nosso\-novo\-conjunto\-de\-valores/ * We encourage applications from people with disabilities for all positions; therefore, feel free to apply to roles marked as exclusive or non-exclusive for people with disabilities. We are committed to inclusion and value diversity. **\#JoinItaú \#BeAnItuber** We are Brazil’s **largest private bank by market value** and the **most valuable brand in Brazil**, valued at **R$ 46.9 billion**, according to the Interbrand 2024 ranking. We are also the company that most **develops careers in Brazil**, according to LinkedIn Top Companies for seven consecutive years, and we received the award for **Best Internship Programs 2024** by CIEE. With the largest product portfolio in the sector nationwide and through our brands and commercial partnerships, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across multiple specialized areas — all driven by a powerful purpose: **delighting our customers by delivering exactly what they need, when they need it!** Today, we have a team of over 90,000 collaborators (the Itubers) spread across Brazil and abroad, operating in 18 countries.