Senior Java Backend Developer

GFT Technologies LATAM; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 167.400.000 - 279.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GFT Technologies LATAM in Bogotá invites a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain robust backend systems using Java 17+ and Spring. You will implement batch processing with Spring Batch, access data via Oracle, and manage migrations with Flyway.

Join a team leveraging LLMs to boost productivity while maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and practicing SOLID, clean code. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will influence architectural choices.

Formación

• Proficiency in Java 17+ and Spring Framework.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database and SQL.
• Experience with Flyway for database migrations.
• CI/CD experience with Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and clean code.
• Familiar with prompt engineering and LLMs (ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini).
• Experience using Jira for task tracking and requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring technologies.
• Develop and optimize batch processing with Spring Batch for scalability and reliability.
• Build and maintain data access layers and SQL logic for Oracle Database.
• Manage database schema changes using Flyway; track changes in version control.
• Utilize Bitbucket for source control, PRs, and code reviews.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Apply SOLID principles and clean code practices; ensure maintainability.
• Leverage LLMs to support development and troubleshooting; track tasks in Jira.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural decisions.

Conocimientos

Java 17+

Spring Framework

Spring Batch

CI/CD

SOLID principles

LLM prompts

Jira

Herramientas

Spring Boot

Bitbucket

Flyway

Jenkins

Oracle Database

Descripción del empleo

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions for enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern Java technologies, Spring Framework, batch processing, relational databases, CI/CD practices, and software engineering best practices. This role also requires leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve development efficiency, code quality, and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Framework technologies
• Develop and optimize batch processing solutions using Spring Batch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Build and maintain data access layers and SQL logic using Oracle Database
• Manage database schema changes and version control through Flyway
• Utilize Bitbucket for source code management, pull requests, and code reviews
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Apply SOLID principles and clean code practices to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Leverage prompt engineering techniques and LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to support development and troubleshooting activitiesTrack and manage requirements, tasks, and deliverables using Jira
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural and technical decisions

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java 17 or higher
• Proven experience with Spring Framework and Spring Batch (2.x or higher)
• Experience with Spring Boot
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Database
• Experience with database migration and versioning tools, preferably Flyway
• Proficiency with Bitbucket for source code management and collaborative development
• Solid experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Strong understanding and practical application of SOLID principles and clean code practices
• Experience using prompt engineering techniques with LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
• Experience using Jira for demand tracking and task management

Nice to Have

• Experience or knowledge of DB2
• Familiarity with COBOL and Mainframe environments
• Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)
• Experience using WinSCP for secure file transfers
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments

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