Remote Backend Engineer - Kotlin/Java Microservices

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

This position is a partner-backed role focused on backend development using Kotlin and Java. The developer will design, build, and maintain backend services for digital products with a focus on scalable microservices and reliable data handling.

Remote-first environment in Brazil; you’ll apply TDD, DDD, Clean Code, and Hexagonal Architecture, while collaborating with client stakeholders to ensure performance, observability, and high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Backend experience with Java and Kotlin.
• Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases incl. PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience with TDD, clean code, and hexagonal architecture.
• Remote-friendly with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services with Kotlin/Java.
• Build scalable microservices using established patterns.
• Write unit, functional, and performance tests.
• Instrument apps with logs and metrics for observability.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver objectives.
• Follow client policies, security standards, and processes.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Backend development

TDD/DDD/Hexagonal

REST APIs

Tools

PostgreSQL

Swagger

Git

Grafana

JUnit

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is a partner-backed role focused on backend development using Kotlin and Java. The developer will design, build, and maintain backend services for digital products with a focus on scalable microservices and reliable data handling.

Remote-first environment in Brazil; you’ll apply TDD, DDD, Clean Code, and Hexagonal Architecture, while collaborating with client stakeholders to ensure performance, observability, and high-quality delivery.