Senior Java Developer

Summary

Join DaCodes, a leading software and digital transformation firm, as a Senior Java Developer! You will design, develop, and optimize highly scalable and distributed backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. This role requires extensive experience in microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and containerization. You will collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to build efficient and scalable microservices. DaCodes offers a remote work option, flexible hours, and various benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, professional development opportunities, and a multicultural work environment. We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing team and contribute to impactful projects with global brands and disruptive startups.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design
• Experience with event-driven architectures, using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging brokers
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Hands-on experience with API Gateway solutions (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway)
• Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Experience in cloud-native development using AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevOps methodologies
• Advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher) to collaborate with international teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies
• Develop and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficiency and security
• Implement API Gateway solutions and manage API authentication and authorization
• Ensure microservices scalability and resilience through best practices in distributed systems
• Deploy and manage microservices in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Optimize application performance, leveraging caching, load balancing, and database tuning
• Use containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Conduct peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to architecture discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
• Familiarity with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi)
• Hands-on experience with security best practices in microservices (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect)

Benefits

• Remote work / Home office
• Work schedule aligned with the assigned project/team
• Monday to Friday schedule
• Legal benefits (Applicable for Mexico)
• Day off on your birthday
• Private health insurance (Applicable for Mexico)
• Life insurance (Applicable for Mexico)
• Multicultural teams
• Access to courses and certifications
• Meetups with industry experts and top universities
• Virtual networking events and interest groups
• English classes
• Opportunities within our different business lines
• Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work