Senior Java Engineer

Ciklum; Brasília; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Internal learning programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

Ciklum in Brazil is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to join our growing Latin America team. You will design and deliver scalable Java applications, collaborate with cross-functional teammates, and help shape technology solutions for our clients.

The role emphasizes strong coding standards, testing, and performance tuning across the full SDLC, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and work on cloud-based architectures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Java development with strong OOP and defensive programming.
• Experience with monolith, microservice, and serverless architectures.
• Strong SQL with performance tuning.
• JUnit and Mockito for unit and integration testing.
• Experience with cloud providers and secure deployment.

Responsibilities

• Write highly testable, automatable code across the SDLC with best practices.
• Develop features according to the product roadmap and review designs.
• Create and update design documents and specifications.
• Coach and supervise junior engineers when needed.

Skills

Java

SQL

Unit testing

Cloud computing

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Monolith/Microservice

Serverless

Defensive programming

Job description

Ciklumis looking for aSenior Java Engineerto join our team in Brazil.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior Java Engineer, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experience of tomorrow.

At our company, we're all about helping businesses make smarter decisions through powerful technology, insightful data, and a whole lot of collaboration. Whether you're a creative thinker, a strategic planner, a tech wizard, or a customer champion, there's a place for you on our team. We believe work should be meaningfulandfun — so if you're ready to make a difference while enjoying the journey, come join us!

Responsibilities:

Write highly testable, automatable and performant code over the whole SDLC using high coding standards and software best practicesDevelop product, deliver features and updates according to the product roadmapDevelop and review feature design documents and provide inputs/update to specifications for the solutionParticipate in the team activities according to the methodology - daily meetings, planning, retrospectives etc)Сoach/supervise middle/junior engineers by demand of the project

Requirements:

Software DesignUse of best practices and patterns during application design and implementationHands‑on experience with monolith, microservice, and serverless architectural stylesIn‑depth proficiency level in Java, implementing applications using defensive programmingSuccessful cases in developing web applications using advanced framework features and industry standard conventionsPractical experience in writing and performance tuning of complex SQLQuality Assurance: In‑depth proficiency level in JUnit, MockitoPrevious participation in constant quality improvement on the project: conducting code reviews, setting up quality metrics, and monitoringSoftware Deployment: Hands‑on experience with application deployment patterns and toolsPractical experience in infrastructure configuration using popular cloud providersExperience in configuring application security aspectsPractical experience in application performance optimizationWhat's in it for you?

What's in it for you?

Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and mental health programs, 5 undocumented sick-leave days per yearTailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certificationsGrowth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globallyLong-term employment with 20 working-days paid vacation and local bank holidaysOpportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potentialGlobal impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clientsWelcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As we expand into Latin America, every Ciklumer is helping to shape our story. Collaborate with seasoned experts and make a global impact backed by two decades of industry leadership.