Senior Kotlin/Java Backend Engineer - Remote work | REF#302446

BairesDev; Colombia; Remote; COP 318,522,000 - 477,783,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Competitive salary in USD or local

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a skilled backend engineer to build services in Kotlin and Java Spring. You will design APIs, work with AWS, and collaborate with global teams using GitHub workflows.

The role is 100% remote, with competitive compensation in USD or local currency, flexible hours, and strong growth opportunities within our engineering community.

Requirements include 5+ years of software development, Kotlin and Spring proficiency, AWS experience, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java Spring.
• Experience with AWS services (Aurora, ECS, S3).
• Experience with GitHub for version control.
• Strong API design experience.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services using Kotlin and Java Spring.
• Design and build scalable, reliable APIs.
• Work with AWS to deploy, scale, and manage applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Github workflows.

Skills

Kotlin

Java Spring

API design

AWS

GitHub

English (Advanced)

Tools

GitHub

AWS

Job description

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.

In this role, you'll build backend services using Kotlin and Java Spring, designing APIs that power reliable, scalable systems in production. Working with AWS infrastructure and collaborative development workflows, you'll bring strong engineering judgment to every layer of the stack. This is your opportunity to apply deep JVM expertise to meaningful backend challenges, building APIs and services that other teams and products depend on.

What You'll Do

• Develop backend services using Kotlin and Java Spring.
• Design and build APIs with a strong focus on scalability and reliability.
• Work with AWS infrastructure to deploy, manage, and scale applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams using Github workflows.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin.
• Hands-on experience with Java Spring.
• Experience with Github for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with AWS, including Aurora, ECS, and S3.
• Strong experience designing APIs.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice To Have

• Experience integrating with Stripe.
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails.

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 national 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.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!