Senior Backend Java Engineer

Encora10; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is hiring a Senior Backend Java Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native patterns. You will contribute to robust microservices deployed on AWS ECS and work with DynamoDB for data storage in a remote, Colombia-based setup.

The role requires strong Java/Spring Boot skills, REST API design, and experience in Agile environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on performance and security are

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid experience with AWS services, especially ECS.
• Hands-on DynamoDB experience.
• Knowledge of design patterns, clean code principles, and best practices.
• Experience with SQL and data modeling concepts.
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize cloud-native microservices deployed on AWS ECS.
• Develop and manage integrations with DynamoDB and other data stores.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality software.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS ECS

DynamoDB

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

Git

Tools

Docker

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Java Engineer Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, AWS ECS, DynamoDB, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL, Git, Cloud-Native Architecture Experience: +5 YOE. Location: Colombia. Mode: Remote We at Coforge are hiring Senior Backend Java Engineer (#006fu00000QZqudAAD-4) with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize cloud-native microservices deployed on AWS ECS.
• Develop and manage integrations with DynamoDB and other data storage solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality, and performant software solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong experience with AWS services, particularly ECS.
• Hands-on experience with DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, clean code principles, and software development best practices.
• Experience with SQL and data modeling concepts.
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with additional AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
• Experience with performance tuning and application monitoring.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Jira.

Posted On: 9-10-2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.