Tech Lead Java Backend Developer

Encora Inc.; Teletrabalho; BRL 416.000 - 573.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A digital engineering firm is seeking a Tech Lead Java Backend Developer to design and develop scalable backend systems. This position plays a critical role in performance optimization and security, while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in Java, along with experience in microservices and AWS cloud services. This is a full-time remote position located in Brazil.

Qualificações

• Proficient in Java with a strong understanding of frameworks.
• Experience building scalable backend applications.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services and serverless architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop large-scale backend systems with high availability.
• Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and advocate for best practices.

Conhecimentos

Java (preferably Java 17+)

Spring and Spring Boot

Hibernate / JPA

MongoDB (NoSQL)

MySQL (relational)

microservices architectures

AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS)

AWS Serverless Architecture

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tech Lead Java Backend Developer Important Information

Location: Brazil

Job Mode: Full-time

Work Mode: Work from home

Job Summary

As a TL Java Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining robust applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the evolution of backend services, and APIs. You will help shape performance optimization, security, and maintainability. This role is key to delivering reliable backend solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop large-scale, distributed backend systems with multi-tiered architecture, concurrency, and high availability;
• Independently translate complex functional and non-functional requirements into robust, efficient, and scalable backend solutions aligned with system architecture;
• Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle — including system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement;
• Create and maintain comprehensive and usable technical documentation;
• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and advocate for engineering best practices;
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning;

Actively participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making with cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Java (preferably Java 17+);
• Expertise in Spring and Spring Boot;
• Deep knowledge of Hibernate / JPA;
• Experience with both MongoDB (NoSQL) and MySQL (relational);
• Proven experience building microservices architectures;
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS);
• Solid understanding of AWS Serverless Architecture;
• Serverless : Lambda, Step Functions, Cognito, API Gateway, SQS, RDS, VPC;

About Encora

Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world's leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora's technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.