Kotlin Software Engineer

buscojobs Brasil; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A technology solutions company in Rio de Janeiro is looking for an experienced software engineer to build backend services in Kotlin. This role requires a strong background in API design and cloud services, with a focus on clean code and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, including production-level work in Kotlin and an understanding of microservices and relational databases. The position emphasizes collaboration and technical excellence, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about engineering practices.

Qualificações

• 5+ years in backend software development.
• Production-level Kotlin experience.
• SaaS application development with modern cloud services.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain backend services in Kotlin.
• Design APIs that are reliable, scalable, and easy to consume.
• Collaborate with product and design partners to refine features.

Conhecimentos

Kotlin

Java

PostgreSQL

Microservices

RESTful APIs

API Design

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Redis

Apache Kafka

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Agile Development

System Design

Cloud Functions (AWS Lambda or equivalent)

CI / CD

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Our partner builds software that IT teams across the globe depend on every day. The focus isn’t on cranking out quick features but on designing backend services in Kotlin that can scale, last, and support critical operations at serious volume. The team values ownership, clean code, and smart engineering practices. Every decision matters, from how APIs are structured to how systems are monitored and tested. Engineers are trusted to solve meaningful problems, improve performance at scale, and replace outdated patterns with modern, cloud-native solutions. What makes this opportunity stand out is the mix of impact and autonomy. You’ll collaborate with sharp peers who care deeply about code quality, partner with product teams that listen to technical input, and see your work directly improve how customers manage complex IT environments.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years in backend software development
• Production-level Kotlin experience
• SaaS application development with modern cloud services
• API-driven systems background
• Experience with relational databases at scale
• Exposure to containerized, microservice-based systems

Skills and Strengths

• Kotlin
• Java
• PostgreSQL
• Microservices
• RESTful APIs
• API Design
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Apache Kafka
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• Agile Development
• System Design
• Cloud Functions (AWS Lambda or equivalent)
• CI / CD

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services in Kotlin
• Design APIs that are reliable, scalable, and easy to consume
• Write clean, tested, and observable code
• Contribute to technical design and architecture decisions
• Refactor and modernize legacy logic when needed
• Ensure smooth data flow across distributed systems
• Collaborate with product and design partners to refine features
• Review peer code and promote best practices
• Diagnose and resolve production issues with root cause focus
• Stay current with emerging backend and cloud engineering trends
• Apply secure coding standards across the stack
• Improve performance and scalability through thoughtful design
• Support CI / CD pipelines and automation for faster delivery
• Maintain clear technical documentation