Backend Engineer

The Backend Engineer will be responsible for executing and taking ownership of baseline architecture implementations and design activities in close collaboration with the engineering team. Working directly with our client's team, you will help build a new system designed to house all reference and configuration data necessary for domestic and cross-border processing.

The ideal candidate brings extensive production-level full stack experience (**BE oriented**), expert-level skills in Java, Spring, and reactive programming, and a strong commitment to engineering best practices such as ATDD/BDD and comprehensive unit testing. 100% remote position (open to candidates across LATAM).

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Execute and own baseline architecture implementations and technical design activities in collaboration with other engineers and the wider engineering team.
• Build, optimize, and maintain scalable full-stack software solutions within a high-throughput production environment.
• Design, implement, and consume modern web services, RESTful APIs, and messaging systems (including NATS).
• Drive software quality by adhering to engineering best practices, writing comprehensive unit tests, and implementing ATDD/BDD methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business rules and configuration data requirements for cross-border processing into resilient technical solutions.
• Integrate frontend interfaces with reactive backend architectures, ensuring end-to-end performance, security, and reliability.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and ownership.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.
• At least 3 years of full stack engineering experience in a production environment.
• Expert programming skills in Java, the Spring framework ecosystem, and reactive programming.
• Strong proficiency in modern Web, Java, and Java EE platforms, including Web & Application Server design and RESTful Web Services design.
• Practical experience with messaging platforms and event-driven architectures (specifically NATS).
• Proven proficiency in Software Development Best Practices, including ATDD/BDD and automated unit testing.
• A strong background in designing, developing, and integrating robust APIs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a collaborative Agile environment.

Nice to Have:

• Hands-on experience with frontend development using JavaScript and Angular/DXP platforms.
• Experience with business rule management systems, specifically Drools.
• Practical knowledge of relational databases, especially Oracle.
• Experience building and deploying Microservices in Cloud Development environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).