Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are looking for a Lead Java Engineer with strong backend development experience and solid knowledge of cloud-based architectures. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
In this leadership role, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and spearhead the delivery of enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Guide and mentor developers through code reviews and technical direction
- Build scalable microservices and cloud-native applications
- Create and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders
- Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and architecture discussions
- Ensure code quality, performance, scalability, and security
- Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of cloud-based applications
- Establish engineering standards, best practices, and development workflows
Requirements
- Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot (5+ years)
- 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Experience designing and building microservices
- Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, databases, and distributed systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
- Good knowledge of unit and integration testing
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Skills in Apache Kafka or other messaging systems
- Knowledge of serverless architectures
- Experience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools
We Offer
- Remote work in Brazil
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of developers
- Work with cutting-edge technologies and cloud solutions
About the Company
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