Senior Backend Engineer

Encora; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain reliable backend solutions using Java or Kotlin. The role focuses on large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems, with collaboration across cross-functional teams and ongoing learning in a dynamic environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience in backend development, strong English communication, and a drive to tackle new technical challenges in a remote setting from Costa Rica.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with no prior experience.
• Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.
• Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable backend solutions using modern programming languages such as Java or Kotlin.
• Contribute to the development and operation of large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.
• Continuously learn, adapt, and take on new technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Backend development

High-performance systems

Resilient systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer
Key Skills: Java, Kotlin, Backend Development, High-Performance Systems, Resilient Systems
Experience: 2+ YOE
Location: Costa Rica
Mode: Remote.

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Backend Engineer (#20921-22-6) with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable backend solutions using modern programming languages such as Java or Kotlin.

• Contribute to the development and operation of large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

• Continuously learn, adapt, and take on new technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with no prior experience.

• Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.

• Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Curiosity and willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Exposure to large-scale, high-performance, and resilient backend environments.

• Strong adaptability and interest in learning new technologies and tackling new technical challenges.

Posted On: 21-10-2026

At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.