About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Java Engineer to support the modernization of a large-scale Java ecosystem, assisting with the migration of 4,000+ applications to the latest Spring Boot versions, upgrading from Gradle 8 to Gradle 9, and supporting the transition from Java 17 to Java 25. You will collaborate with engineering teams across the organization to troubleshoot migration issues, resolve compatibility blockers, and contribute to build optimization and dependency management at enterprise scale. The role requires flexible hours to overlap with US team schedules.

Responsibilities

Support the Java ecosystem modernization
Assist with the migration of 4,000+ applications to the latest Spring Boot versions
Upgrade applications from Gradle 8 to Gradle 9
Support the transition from Java 17 to Java 25
Collaborate with teams across the organization to assist with migrations

Requirements

+4 hands-on years of experience with Java
Experience migrating applications to Spring Boot 3 and Spring Boot 4
Experience upgrading Gradle
Experience migrating applications from Java 17 to Java 25
Deep understanding of the Java open-source ecosystem
Experience troubleshooting and resolving application migration issues (e.g. Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, or similar)
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours to overlap with the US team
Upper-intermediate English level

Nice to Have

Experience with large-scale application modernization or migration projects
Experience automating application migrations
Familiarity with AI tools
Familiarity with build optimization and dependency management
Experience working with enterprise Java applications at scale

We Offer

Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands
Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive

About the Company

AgileEngine is ranked by Inc. 5000 among America's fastest-growing private companies. We are social and committed to providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Locations

Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Guatemala

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