Backend Engineer (Kotlin) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Cajamarca; Remote; PEN 309,000 - 447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD compensation or local currency

Hardware and software setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves and holidays

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Backend Engineer (Kotlin) to design and maintain scalable server-side applications in the JVM ecosystem. You will contribute as a key technical member, using Kotlin to build robust microservices and distributed systems.

The role emphasizes high-performance services with Spring Boot, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS. You’ll join a 100% remote, global team and enjoy flexible hours, competitive USD compensation, and extensive career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of JVM backend development experience.
• Strong Kotlin expertise for microservices.
• Proven Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with Spring Data JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on Kafka experience for event-driven apps.
• Advanced English required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for service communication and UX.
• Implement data persistence with JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Orchestrate event-driven architectures with Kafka and AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable microservices.
• Write clean code and unit tests to ensure reliability.

Skills

Kotlin

English proficiency

Tools

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS

Spring Data JPA

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.

Backend Engineer (Kotlin) at BairesDev

As a Backend Engineer specializing in Kotlin, you will design and maintain scalable server-side applications within the JVM ecosystem. You will serve as a key technical contributor, leveraging Kotlin’s modern features to build robust microservices and distributed systems that outperform traditional Java implementations.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication between services and high-quality user experiences.
• Implement efficient data persistence layers using JPA and PostgreSQL to manage complex business entities.
• Orchestrate event-driven architectures and real-time data flows utilizing Kafka and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable microservices that meet rigorous enterprise standards.
• Write clean, maintainable code and implement comprehensive unit tests to ensure system reliability and performance.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on JVM-based backend development.
• Deep expertise in Kotlin for building microservices and distributed systems.
• Proven experience with Spring Boot and its integration with Kotlin.
• Strong proficiency in data persistence using Spring Data JPA and PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for asynchronous messaging and event-driven architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

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 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.