Software Engineer I Backend

Roca Alliances; Medellín; On-site; COP 42,000,000 - 72,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Roca Alliances is seeking a Software Engineer I, Back End (Kotlin/Java) to join the product development team behind the Insider Risk Management product. You will build backend services and APIs that process billions of events on AWS, collaborating with UX, PM, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features for customers worldwide.

This AI-first organization encourages engineers to adopt AI-powered tools for coding, testing, documentation and operations, supporting continuous learning

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend development.
• Experience with Kotlin (primary language) or Java.
• Experience with testing frameworks.
• Experience with data stores such as PostgreSQL or Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.
• Experience with Agile or lean development processes.
• Ability to deliver critical features with discipline and rigor.
• Able to communicate technical ideas in writing and verbally in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement code independently and with teammates, with monitoring and testability in mind.
• Write unit and integration tests for the team’s code.
• Test, debug and troubleshoot across the technology stack.
• Write infrastructure as code and manage deployments of team services.
• Assist with production issues and participate in on-call rotation.
• Document code and write design documents; review others' work.
• Contribute to process improvements within engineering.
• Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, QA analysts, and others.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Backend development

Testing frameworks

PostgreSQL/Elasticsearch

CI/CD

Agile/Lean

English communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Medellin, Colombia | Posted on 10/26/2026

At Roca Alliances Our mission is to inspire nearshore outsourcing to Latin America, as our expertise is providing customized services to help companies from the U.S., Canada, and Europe expand their operations through guided entry with our consolidated experience in the Latin American region. We are an expert recruitment firm, connecting top talent with leading global companies. We deliver tailored hiring solutions to ensure the perfect match for each role. With deep insight into industry trends, we drive targeted, efficient recruitment that builds long-lasting partnerships and supports business growth. Our mission is to inspire and help businesses thrive by delivering the right professionals to meet their needs.

Job Description

Software Engineer I, Back End (Kotlin / Java)

About the client

Our client is a leading global cybersecurity company that delivers innovative solutions to protect businesses and individuals from evolving threats. Its mission is to give organizations secure, scalable technology that stays resilient against cyber challenges.

About the role

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join the product development team behind the client's Insider Risk Management product. You will work as a backend developer on critical services that process billions of events from customers around the world, writing new services and APIs and maintaining existing services hosted on AWS. You will work with UX, Product Management, Information Experience and other development teams to deliver features that bring real value to customers.

This is an AI-first engineering organization: teams use AI-powered tools across coding, testing, documentation and operations, and look for engineers who champion their adoption and help establish new ways of working.

What you'll do

• Design and implement code, independently and with teammates, with monitoring, supportability and testability in mind.
• Write unit and integration tests for your team's code.
• Test, debug and troubleshoot across the technology stack.
• Write infrastructure as code and manage deployments of the services your team owns.
• Help with production issues and escalated customer questions, and take part in the team's on-call rotation.
• Document your code, write design documents and review those of others.
• Demo progress on team deliverables.
• Take part in story mapping sessions and turn requirements into cohesive designs, identifying gaps and contradictions.
• Contribute to process improvements within engineering.
• Take part in design discussions and code reviews, asking questions, contributing and accepting feedback.
• Learn new things and share them with your team.
• Collaborate with product owners, UI/UX designers, QA analysts, technical writers and customer champions.

Tech environment

• Accelerate your career working on cutting-edge technology with real customer impact.
• Work on services that process billions of events at global scale.
• Formal and on-the-job learning in cross-functional teams.

Requirements

The client cares as much about your ability to learn as your current skill set. Strong candidates will have experience across many of these areas, without necessarily checking every box.

Required

• 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience, focused on backend development.
• Experience with Kotlin (the team's primary language) or Java.
• Experience with testing frameworks.
• Experience with data stores such as PostgreSQL or Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment concepts.
• Experience with Agile or lean development processes.
• The discipline and rigor to deliver critical features.
• Comfortable owning deliverables as part of a team, offering and asking for help when needed.
• Comfortable working with non-technical colleagues.
• Passion for building systems that work well.
• Able to explain technical ideas to peers in writing and verbally, in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with object-oriented development, microservices or multi-tier systems.
• Permanent contract (contrato a término indefinido) with all legal benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy lifestyle for employees and their families
• Formal and on-the-job learning in cross-functional teams