Junior Software Engineer

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Job Summary: We are looking for a developer to work on building and maintaining a robust microservice architecture within agile, cross-functional teams. Key Highlights: 1. Develop and scale microservice architectures 2. Direct collaboration with Product, Design, and Quality 3. Focus on delivering value to the customer **Hello, we are Cayena — nice to meet you!** ==================================== We are the **largest B2B marketplace in Brazil**! We are revolutionizing the wholesale food buying and selling sector — a market that moves over R$800 billion annually (\+10x larger than the combined iFood and 99 Foods markets!). We connect restaurants, bars, hotels, pizzerias, convenience stores, and dark kitchens to a broad network of food distributors and suppliers via a **simple, cost-effective, and physically intermediary-free digital platform**. We operate no trucks, warehouses, or inventory. We are the intelligence layer that simplifies ingredient procurement, delivering next-day fulfillment for 96% of orders, a catalog of 60,000+ products, and agile credit and payment solutions. Founded in 2019, after years of intense growth, we now **move over two tons of food per minute**, serving more than 170 cities. To date, we have raised \+R$400 million in investment rounds from funds including Canary, Bicycle, Picus, Globo Ventures, Astela, and Norte Ventures. **Our purpose is to empower businesses that put food on the table, simplifying the planet’s most essential sector.** **About the role:** We are seeking a candidate ready to take on the challenge of end-to-end development, maintenance, and scaling of a robust microservice architecture. You will work in agile, cross-functional teams, directly collaborating with Product, Design, and Quality — from discovery through solution implementation. In addition to strong expertise in development standards and architectural best practices, excellent communication skills, team collaboration, and product mindset are essential for us. **Responsibilities:** * Implement, test, and maintain platform features; * Interact and collaborate directly with your squad and across squads, as well as with Product and Design teams, to ensure efficient implementations; * Identify and resolve performance issues; * Conduct code reviews; * Research, communicate, and implement best coding practices; * Research and acquire deep business knowledge; * Contribute to task prioritization with a focus on delivering customer value. **Technical Competencies:** * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis and Development, or related fields — or equivalent experience; * Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language; * Proficiency in at least one object-oriented software programming language. * Proficiency in software design, architectural patterns, and system design. * Relational (e.g., MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., DynamoDB) databases; * Experience with cloud providers and cloud environment and container management (e.g., AWS and Docker); * Experience with CI/CD (e.g., GitHub Actions); * Experience with system monitoring and observability; * Knowledge of automated testing and code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube); * Product engagement and focus on value delivery; * Excellent communication skills across multiple cooperation levels: team peers, Product, stakeholders, and leadership. Proactively seek collaboration and feedback. **Nice-to-Haves:** * Prior experience (internship, personal projects, bootcamps, or professional work) in software development; * Knowledge of Java 11 or higher and familiarity with its design patterns; * Basic knowledge of Spring Boot (Security, Data, Web); * Knowledge of React and TypeScript; * Familiarity with system monitoring and observability; * Exposure to code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube); * Familiarity with IaC (Terraform) and Shell Script; * Curiosity about microservice architecture. **Benefits:** Beyond the Guaranteed Benefits package — benefits common to all employees — each Pepper receives a points allowance to allocate among Flexible Benefits of their choice, enabling them to build a personalized benefits package! Guaranteed Benefits (common to all): ️ Eligibility for the Stock Options Program Extended maternity and paternity leave Childcare allowance Paid vacation Referral bonus Subsidy for books from the Cayena Library Caju Card Flexible Benefits (choose what makes sense for you): Bradesco health insurance plan Dental insurance * ️ Gympass Pet insurance ❤️ Life insurance **Our Culture** ================= ### **Why become a Pepper?** * ️ We are entrepreneurs: We embrace our mission and take risks. We thirst for growth and hunger for impact. Agree or disagree, but commit: Missionaries sacrifice consensus for agility. We are united and committed — whether agreeing or not. We hunger for results: We are insatiable deliverers driven by the desire to turn ambition into reality. * Make yourself unnecessary: It is everyone’s responsibility to attract missionary entrepreneurs. Hire them, train them, and step aside. **Let’s spice up the market** ---------------------------- **Follow us on social media** ---------------------------------- Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Glassdoor