Senior Java Developer Microservices Retail Experience LATAM

Dacodes; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software and digital transformation firm is seeking a Senior Java Developer to lead the development of microservices for retail platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience in Java development with mandatory retail industry experience. Responsibilities include developing APIs, ensuring code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a remote work model and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Major medical expense insurance (Mexico)

Life insurance (Mexico)

Access to courses and certifications

Multicultural work teams

English classes

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 9+ years of professional experience in Java development.
• Proven background as a Senior or Lead Java Developer.
• Mandatory experience in the Retail industry (minimum 5 years).
• Experience leading technical components or initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of Java-based microservices for Retail platforms.
• Build and maintain APIs supporting shipping and fulfillment workflows.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and system reliability.
• Participate in production support, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

API design and development (REST)

Google Cloud Platform

RabbitMQ / PubSub

Gradle

SonarQube

TDD

Grafana, New Relic

Bamboo, Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or graduate studies (nice to have)

Job description

Work at DaCodes!
We are a high-impact software and digital transformation firm.
For over 10 years, we have been building technology-driven and innovative solutions thanks to our team of nearly 300 talented#DaCoders, including developers, architects, UX/UI designers, PMs, QA testers, and more. Our team collaborates on projects with clients across LATAM and the United States, consistently delivering outstanding results.

At DaCodes, you will have the opportunity to boost your professional growth, work on diverse projects across multiple industries, and contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructures.

Our DaCoders play a key role in the success of both our business and our clients. You will be the expert contributing to our projects, with access to disruptive startups and global brands.
Interested?

As aSenior Java Developer (Microservices), you will join a strategic project within theRetail industry, leading the development of mission‑critical APIs and applications that supportshipping and fulfillment operationsfor high‑traffic web and mobile platforms.

This role requiresstrong and proven experience in Retail environments, working with complex systems, high transaction volumes, and distributed architectures. You will have a key technical leadership role, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and high code quality across the platform.

Este rol requiereexperiencia sólida y comprobable en Retail, trabajando con sistemas complejos, alta concurrencia, integración de múltiples servicios y operación en ambients productivos exigentes. Tendrás un rol clave en la toma de decisiones técnicas, asegurando calidad, performance y escalabilidad de las soluciones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution ofJava-based microservicesfor Retail platforms.
• Build and maintainAPIssupportingshipping, fulfillment, and logistics workflows.
• Ensure high standards ofcode quality, performance, and system reliability.
• Participate inproduction support, monitoring, and troubleshooting of critical applications.
• Design scalable solutions forhigh-volume transactional systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
• Producetechnical documentationand contribute to technical story writing.

Desired Profile

Experience & Seniority

• 9+ years of professional experience inJava development.
• Proven background as aSenior or Lead Java Developer.
• Mandatory experience in the Retail industry (minimum 5 years)working with commerce, logistics, shipping, or fulfillment platforms.
• Experience leading technical components or initiatives.

Technical Skills

• AdvancedJava.
• Spring Boot.
• Microservices architecture.
• API design and development (REST).
• Google Cloud Platform(Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL).
• Messaging systems:RabbitMQ / PubSub.
• Transactional databases.
• Build tools:Gradle.
• Code quality tools:SonarQube.
• TDD, unit testing, and contract testing.
• Performance optimization and production support.
• Monitoring tools:Grafana, New Relic.
• CI/CD pipelines:Bamboo, Bitbucket.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Technical leadership and ownership mindset.
• Team collaboration and results‑orientated approach.
• Analytical thinking and attention to quality.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or graduate studies (nice to have).

Additional Requirements

• Advanced English level (B2/C1)— written and spoken.
• Availability to work inEST time zone.
• Nearshore / Remotework model.
• Retail industry experience is mandatory.

• Integration with global brands and disruptive startups.
• Remote work / Home office.
• If a hybrid or on‑site model is required, you will be informed from the first session.
• Schedule aligned with the assigned project or work cell.
• Monday to Friday work schedule.
• Birthday day off.
• Major medical expense insurance (applicable for Mexico).
• Life insurance (applicable for Mexico).
• Multicultural work teams.
• Access to courses and certifications.
• Meetups with special guests from the IT industry.
• Virtual team‑building events and interest groups.
• English classes.
• Opportunities across our different business lines.
• Proudly certified as aGreat Place to Work.