Senior Backend Developer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to empower people and businesses through innovation by building robust and scalable solutions. Key Highlights: 1. Develop robust and scalable backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot. 2. Participate in the full software development lifecycle. 3. Collaborate and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges. ### **Join South System and take off!** ### **We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to board our spacecraft and together empower people and businesses through innovation.** ### **Senior Backend Developer** ### **Location: Remote** ### **Responsibilities:** * Develop robust and scalable backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot. * Actively participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conception to production deployment. * Implement and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automation and delivery quality. * Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests, promoting quality and reliability practices. * Integrate and manage relational databases, and work with Kafka and its connectors. * Work with JPA/Hibernate and Kubernetes for application orchestration. * Ensure application observability using metrics, logs, and monitoring to continuously improve operations. * Apply and disseminate software resilience best practices, ensuring fault-tolerant systems and high availability. * Collaborate with other teams to promote alignment and clear communication. * Propose innovative solutions to technical and business challenges. * Document architecture and technical decisions to facilitate understanding and evolution of solutions. * Contribute to the technical development of other engineers on the team. * Seek and apply feedback for continuous improvement, maintaining a collaborative and proactive attitude. ### **Required Qualifications:** * **Solid backend development experience.** * **Proficiency in Java + Spring Boot.** * **Practical experience with relational databases.** * **Proven experience with unit, integration, and E2E testing.** * **Knowledge of Kafka / Kafka Connectors.** * **Experience with Maven / Gradle.** * **Hands-on experience with JPA / Hibernate.** * **Experience with Kubernetes.** * **Proactivity and strong communication skills.** * **Ability to make collaborative decisions, considering impact on the whole.** ### **Preferred Qualifications:** * **Experience with Prometheus.** * **Knowledge of in-memory and NoSQL databases.** * **Experience in backend application architecture.** * **Knowledge of application security design.** * **Advanced CI/CD experience.** * **Ability to document architecture (diagrams).** * **Performance testing experience.** * **Cooperative and proactive mindset.** * **Experience mentoring and developing other software engineers.** ### **Differentiating Benefits:** ### **Udemy courses and certifications, selected by the Business Partner team with curation and guidance.** ### **Home office allowance to make your daily routine more comfortable.** ### **Financial education to support your economic well-being.** ### **Flash Card.** ### ### **Interested in this opportunity?** ### **Now we want to continue showing why joining South is so special:** ### **We are recognized by our team: we have been named twice among the best places to work in Brazil (GPTW), and hold a 4.9 rating on Glassdoor and Indeed.** ### **We were awarded at the LinkedIn Talent Awards.** ### **We are committed to the future: we are carbon neutral, offsetting 100% of our carbon emissions.** ### **We operate with remote and hybrid work models, depending on the role and project.** ### **Our culture:** ### **We value continuous growth and development.** ### **We foster a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and loyalty.** ### **We embrace diversity, inclusion, and believe in the power of plurality across our teams.** ### **We deliver technology solutions with innovation and real-world impact.**