Backend Engineer (Kotlin) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Antioquia; A distancia; COP 291.309.000 - 420.780.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% remote

Flexible hours

Parental leave and vacations

Descripción de la vacante

BairesDev is seeking a Backend Engineer (Kotlin) to design and maintain scalable server-side applications within the JVM ecosystem. You will be a key technical contributor building robust microservices and distributed systems.

The role emphasizes Kotlin with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, data persistence via JPA and PostgreSQL, and event-driven architecture using Kafka. English proficiency is required, with 100% remote work and flexible hours.

Formación

• 4+ years of JVM backend development experience.
• Deep expertise with Kotlin for microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Spring Boot integration for Kotlin.
• Strong data persistence using Spring Data JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for asynchronous messaging.
• Excellent English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for service communication and user experiences.
• Implement efficient data persistence layers with JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Orchestrate event-driven architectures and real-time data flows with Kafka and AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable code and implement unit tests for reliability.

Conocimientos

Kotlin

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Data Persistence

English

Herramientas

Spring Data JPA

Kafka

AWS

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Backend Engineer (Kotlin) at BairesDev

As a Backend Engineer specializing in Kotlin, you will design and maintain scalable server-side applications within the JVM ecosystem. You will serve as a key technical contributor, leveraging Kotlin’s modern features to build robust microservices and distributed systems that outperform traditional Java implementations.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between services and high-quality user experiences.
• Implement efficient data persistence layers using JPA and PostgreSQL to manage complex business entities.
• Orchestrate event-driven architectures and real-time data flows utilizing Kafka and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable microservices that meet rigorous enterprise standards.
• Write clean, maintainable code and implement comprehensive unit tests to ensure system reliability and performance.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on JVM-based backend development.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin for building microservices and distributed systems.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot and its integration with Kotlin.
• Strong proficiency in data persistence using Spring Data JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for asynchronous messaging and event-driven architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.