Backend Engineer - Java/Kotlin, AWS, GraphQL

AgileEngine, LLC.; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; Hybrid; COP 280,260,000 - 373,680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive USD-based compensation

A selection of exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

AgileEngine is seeking a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable systems using Java and/or Kotlin with Spring Boot, GraphQL, MongoDB Atlas, and Aurora MySQL on AWS. You will contribute to architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and focus on coding, testing, and documentation.

The role emphasizes cloud-native, distributed systems on AWS, observability, and cost-savings work, with opportunities for growth in a people-first, award-winning culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin.
• Proficiency with MongoDB Atlas and Aurora MySQL on AWS.
• Experience building cloud-native distributed systems on AWS.
• Experience with Spring Boot and GraphQL (Netflix DGS).
• Experience delivering large-scale, resilient systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design.
• Participate in code reviews and design reviews to maintain standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including product and data teams.
• Work with a Product Manager to clarify requirements and implement solutions.
• Handle maintenance tasks, observability, and cost-savings initiatives.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

GraphQL (Netflix DGS)

AWS

Microservices

Code reviews

Tools

MongoDB Atlas

Aurora MySQL on AWS

Kafka

SQS

Job description

AgileEngine is seeking a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable systems using Java and/or Kotlin with Spring Boot, GraphQL, MongoDB Atlas, and Aurora MySQL on AWS. You will contribute to architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and focus on coding, testing, and documentation.

The role emphasizes cloud-native, distributed systems on AWS, observability, and cost-savings work, with opportunities for growth in a people-first, award-winning culture.