SR Backend Developer Java, Language Tooling (Xtext/EMF)

Zallpy Software LTDA; Brasil; Remote; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal/Food Allowance

Health Plan Unimed

Dental Plan Uniodonto

Wellhub

Zenklub - sessions

Job summary

Zallpy Software LTDA is hiring a senior Java DSL tooling engineer for a 100% remote role. You will design grammar, metamodels, and semantics for a domain-specific language, build parsers and code generators, and implement LSP features across VS Code and browser environments.

You will work with the Eclipse platform, Maven builds, and modern Java (JDK 25), collaborating with web and IDE teams. Proficiency in English is required for international client communication.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience with Java, ideally with recent JDK versions.
• Experience with Maven.
• Proven experience building a DSL, a parser, a compiler or transpiler, a code generator, or an IDE plugin.
• Advanced English for daily communication with an international client.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the grammar, metamodel, and semantics of a domain-specific language using Xtext and EMF.
• Build parsers, validators, scoping and linking rules, and code generators.
• Implement and maintain Language Server Protocol (LSP) features: completion, diagnostics, navigation, hover, and refactoring.
• Develop on top of the Eclipse Platform and its plugin architecture.
• Write modern Java (JDK 25) with Maven-based builds, automated tests, and continuous integration.
• Work with the web and IDE teams so the language works smoothly in VS Code and in the browser.
• Take part in technical decisions, code reviews, and the long-term architecture of the language tooling.

Skills

Java

Maven

DSL/Compiler

Code generation

English communication

Tools

Xtext

EMF

Eclipse Platform

Language Server Protocol

Protobuf

gRPC

OpenAPI

Gradle

Job description

At Zallpy, technology is created by curious, collaborative people who care about doing things well. If you enjoy environments where there is room to ask questions, test ideas, learn, and grow together, this opportunity is for you!

At Zallpy, adiverse environmentand aninclusive cultureare part of who we are. We build a safe and respectful space where different perspectives arewelcomedand everyonehas the opportunity togrow, contribute, and belong.

We support your development at every stage of your journey.
Come grow with us.

Wearelookingforsomeonetojoinateamthatthinksbig,workswithattentiontodetail,valuespartnershipineverydaywork,andsharesresponsibility.Webelieveinautonomy,theexchangeofdifferentexperiences,andbuildingsolutionstogether.

Here,growingmeanssharingknowledge,respectingdifferentwaysofthinking,andbuildingrelationshipsbasedontrustwhiledeliveringhigh-qualitytechnology.

Ifthiswayofworkingresonateswithyou, comejoinus.

Whatyouwilldo:

• Design and evolve the grammar, metamodel, and semantics of a domain-specific language using Xtext and EMF.
• Build parsers, validators, scoping and linking rules, and code generators.
• Implement and maintain Language Server Protocol (LSP) features: completion, diagnostics, navigation, hover, and refactoring.
• Develop on top of the Eclipse Platform and its plugin architecture.
• Write modern Java (JDK 25) with Maven-based builds, automated tests, and continuous integration.
• Work with the web and IDE teams so the language works smoothly in VS Code and in the browser.
• Take part in technical decisions, code reviews, and the long-term architecture of the language tooling.

What we are looking for:

• Solid, senior-level experience with Java, ideally with recent JDK versions.
• Experience with Maven.
• Proven experience building at least one of the following: a DSL, a parser, a compiler or transpiler, a code generator, or an IDE plugin.
• Advanced English for daily communication with an international client.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with Xtext and EMF.
• Experience with the Eclipse Platform: plugins, OSGi, or Eclipse RCP.
• Knowledge of the Language Server Protocol, ideally having implemented language features with it.
• Experience with Franca IDL or other interface definition languages (e.g., Protobuf, gRPC, OpenAPI, AIDL).
• Gradle.
• Go.
• Ecore, Sirius, Acceleo, or model-driven engineering (MDE).
• Work with ASTs, type systems, or static analysis.
• A personal or open-source language, compiler, or IDE plugin project.
• Automotive domain knowledge (e.g., SOME/ip, CommonAPI, vsomeip, AUTOSAR).

Where you will work:

• This is a 100% remote position.

Hiring models:

• CLT.
• Cooperative.

Benefits of being a Zallper:

• Meal/Food Allowance
  Cajumulti-benefitcard (creditformat),offeringflexibilityforeverydayneeds. (CLTonly) *
• HealthPlan– Unimed
  Nowaitingperiodorcopaymentfortheholder.Possibilitytoincludedependents(children,spouse,orstepchildren)withcopayment. (CLTonly) *
• DentalPlan– Uniodonto
  Affordableoptionstoincludedependents. (CLTonly) *
• Wellhub
  Accesstogyms,physicalactivities,andwellnessprograms.
• Zenklub
  For CLT:Twofreesessionspermonthandspecialrates foradditionalsessions.
  ForCooperative/Contractor:Specialrates forsessions.
• Life Insurance
  Moresecurityforyouandyourfamily. (CLTonly) *
• ChildcareAllowance
  FinancialsupportforZallperswithchildrenfrom4monthsto6yearsold,accordingtointernalpolicy. (CLTonly) *
• Baby Zallpy
  Aspecialgifttocelebratethearrivalofnew Zallpy babies.
• BusinessPartnerSupport
  Closeandhuman-centeredsupportfromourPeople & CultureteamthroughoutyourjourneyatZallpy.
• VolunteerInternalCommunities
  Diversity, Sports & Movement,andTechnology.
• EducationalPartnerships
  Discountsonundergraduateandgraduateprograms, professionalcourses,andlanguageschools.
• Experiences& Development
  Participationinevents, workshops,trips,andteam-buildingactivities.
• ReferralProgram
  RefertalentstoZallpyandreceivebonusesfromR$2,500toR$5,000.

*Contractor/ PJ: Forthesehiringmodels,thebenefitsaboveapplyexceptforthosemarkedwithanasterisk(*),whichare exclusivetoCLT. Inaddition,weofferdedicatedplatformstomanagecontractors,ensuringorganization,transparency,andastructuredexperiencethroughouttheentirejourney.

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