Description
Job Summary:
Design and scale innovative and secure systems in Java, applying engineering best practices, AI, and continuous learning to democratize e-commerce and financial services across Latin America.
Key Highlights:
1. Design, develop, and maintain Java microservices with a focus on performance.
2. Work in a dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology and proprietary AI models.
3. Contribute to technical decisions and architectural evolution.
As a **Backend Software Engineer** at Mercado Livre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems that solve real-world, high-impact problems. You will work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology, applying engineering best practices, proprietary AI models, and continuous learning — all aimed at democratizing e-commerce and financial services across Latin America.
Imagine\-yourself leading challenging, dynamic, and innovative projects and being **responsible for:**
* Designing, developing, and maintaining Java microservices with a focus on performance and reliability.
* Integrating with identity verification bureaus, external APIs, and internal systems.
* Modeling and working with NoSQL and relational databases, as well as messaging systems.
* Ensuring end-to-end observability by implementing metrics, structured logs, and distributed tracing, and supporting root cause analysis of production incidents.
* Writing high-quality unit, integration, contract, E2E, and load tests, and actively participating in code reviews.
* Contributing to technical decisions and architectural evolution by documenting solutions and standards.
**What we’re looking for:**
* Solid experience with Java, such as Spring Boot or similar frameworks, for backend development.
* Experience designing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems in high-volume, low-latency environments.
* Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis, DynamoDB), relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP, observability tools such as Datadog and OpenTelemetry, or the Go programming language.
* Experience in identity verification, KYC, or user onboarding contexts, with familiarity in data security practices and compliance regulations such as LGPD and fraud prevention.
**Are you excited to leave your mark on Latin American technology?** Apply now and join our mission!
Hybrid work model. Offices: Osasco, SP or Belo Horizonte, MG