Senior Java Developer

CodeRoad Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 291,290,000 - 453,118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays Off

Paid Time Off

Health insurance assistance

Competitive USD pay

Job summary

CodeRoad Inc provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own the technical health and architectural evolution of mission-critical Java backends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Java and Spring ecosystem.
• Strong SQL database management and query optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD and cloud-native environments.
• Experience with microservices or distributed architectures.
• Advanced English proficiency for collaboration with US clients.
• Experience in nearshore/offshore client-facing startup cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development and architecture for Java backends.
• Design RESTful integrations and API orchestration.
• Manage SQL schemas, queries, and performance tuning.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Identify technical debt and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Spring Framework

SQL databases

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Microservices

English communication

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

Git

Docker

Azure

AWS

Job description

CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will own the technical health and architectural evolution of mission-critical Java backends. You will act as the primary anchor for complex 3-tier architectures and SQL databases, orchestrating high-performance API integrations and modernizing system workflows. This role requires an autonomous mindset to navigate diverse codebases, provide clarity through documentation, and drive technical excellence across the delivery lifecycle. Your success is measured by system reliability, the proactive management of technical debt, and your ability to mentor and elevate the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Execution: Lead the development of robust Java architectures, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• API Orchestration: Design and evolve seamless RESTful integrations to automate and streamline enterprise workflows.
• Database Mastery: Manage SQL environments, focusing on schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Team Influence: Elevate team output through deep code reviews, technical mentorship of mid-level and junior engineers, and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify technical debt, reverse-engineer complex logic, and implement modern methodologies to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated backend development experience.
• Java Stack: Advanced proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).
• Data: Strong experience in SQL database management, complex stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Cloud & DevOps: Deep understanding of CI/CD, Git, and cloud-native environments (Azure or AWS).
• Architecture: Proven experience with microservices or distributed 3-tier architectures.
• Communication: Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) for collaboration with US-based clients.
• Environment: Mandatory experience in nearshore/offshore client-facing startup cultures.

What you'll love:

• USA Contractor / 100% Remote
• Competitive Pay (USD)
• Holidays Off & Paid Time Off
• Health insurance assistance program
• Opportunity to work with high-growth US-based companies and cutting-edge tech stacks.