Backend Engineer (Java) - Remote Work

BairesDev; United States; Remote; CLP 88,063,000 - 127,202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Competitive USD compensation

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

BairesDev in Chile is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and develop microservices using the JVM ecosystem, with Spring Boot at the core of our architecture. You will build scalable REST APIs, ensure data persistence with JPA/Hibernate, and work on real-time data pipelines with Kafka in a fully remote team.

Join a 100% remote, globally distributed group of top 1% engineers and enjoy flexible hours, USD compensation, and opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of JPA/Hibernate and SQL databases.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kafka.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance microservices and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Manage data persistence and complex queries with JPA/Hibernate and SQL databases.
• Develop and maintain real-time data pipelines and messaging with Apache Kafka.
• Ensure code quality and reliability with unit testing using JUnit.
• Containerize applications and manage deployment with Docker for consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and integrations.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

JPA/Hibernate

SQL

Kafka

Docker

Unit testing

English

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kafka

SQL

JUnit

JPA/Hibernate

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.

As a Backend Engineer, you will design and develop services and microservices using the JVM ecosystem. You will serve as a key contributor to building scalable integrations and robust server-side logic with Spring Boot at the core of our technical architecture.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement high-performance microservices and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Manage data persistence and complex queries utilizing JPA, Hibernate, and SQL databases.
• Develop and maintain real-time data pipelines and messaging systems with Apache Kafka.
• Ensure code quality and system reliability through comprehensive unit testing using JUnit.
• Containerize applications and manage deployment environments using Docker to ensure consistency across the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and optimize large-scale system integrations.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on Backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 11+ (17/21 preferred) and Spring Boot framework.
• Extensive experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid understanding of JPA/Hibernate and relational database management using SQL.
• Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and event streaming with Kafka.
• 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.