Senior Backend Java Developer

Location: LATAM

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Responsibilities

Design and Implement Backend Systems: Develop scalable, secure, and efficient server-side applications and APIs.
Optimize Performance: Ensure that the backend systems can handle high traffic and large datasets effectively.
Maintain Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
Design Database Structures: Create and maintain databases that support application requirements.
Optimize Queries: Ensure database queries are efficient and minimize latency.
Integration with External Services: Work with payment gateways, messaging platforms, or other APIs.
API Development and Maintenance: Build RESTful, SOAP or GraphQL APIs to connect frontend applications or third-party services.
Code Reviews: Review code written by peers and junior developers to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to less experienced developers to foster their growth.
Decision-Making: Contribute to technical discussions and make key decisions on tools, frameworks, and architecture.
Implement Security Best Practices: Protect systems from vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, or other common exploits.
Work with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers to deliver features and resolve issues.
Understand Business Goals: Align backend functionality with business requirements and customer needs.
Provide Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation for systems and processes.
Troubleshoot and Debug: Quickly identify and resolve issues in production environments.
Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest technologies, frameworks, and methodologies in backend development.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Java Expertise: 4+ years of solid Java development experience with a strong understanding of core Java and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
Framework Proficiency: Skilled in the Spring and Spring Boot framework.
ORM Frameworks: Strong knowledge of ORM frameworks like Hibernate; experience with SAP Commerce ORM is a plus.
Web Services: Hands-on experience with SOAP, REST, gRPC, and GraphQL.
Database Skills: In-depth knowledge of relational databases, particularly MySQL.
Frontend Skills: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Version Control: Experienced in using Git for version control.
Custom Feature Design: Enthusiastic about designing custom features aligned with platform architecture principles.
Design Patterns: Knowledgeable in various design patterns and their appropriate application in eCommerce solutions.
Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address issues effectively.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to support collaboration across teams.
Organizational Skills: Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
Teamwork: A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude and self-reflective mindset.
Third-Party Integrations: Experience in integrating third-party services, such as payment gateways and shipping providers.
Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability and drive to master new tools and frameworks.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working with Agile methodologies like Kanban and Scrum.
Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Performance Optimization: Ability to identify potential performance bottlenecks and provide effective solutions.
The Consultant Mindset: Ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution.

Nice to have:

SAP Commerce (Hybris): 1+ years of experience with SAP Commerce, including a solid understanding of its core architecture and main components. Familiarity with platform customizations and implementation principles.
High-Volume Data Pipelines: Experience with high-volume data pipelines or event driven sagas.
Multi-Platform Delivery: Experience building solutions across diverse platforms, including web and mobile.

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About us

AssureSoft is a multinational software development and information technology company providing strategic consulting, technology services, and outsourcing business processes. We work to innovate and create quality software with motivated, passionate, and qualified teams that develop in an environment of professional, stable growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive Opportunities for Every Talent. At AssureSoft, we believe that true innovation is born from diversity—of ideas, experiences, and perspectives. That’s why our hiring practices are inclusive and reflect a firm commitment to equity and equal opportunity.
Here, every person—regardless of origin, gender, orientation, or beliefs—finds a space to grow, contribute, and be valued not only for their talent, but also for who they are.

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Work with world-class clients and long-term projects.
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