Brazil - Remote: Full Stack Developer

Job Duties

We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in cloud-native application development, Apache Spark, cloud security, and modern engineering practices. This role blends backend Java development with cloud architecture, DevOps automation, UI/UX development, Agile delivery, and emerging AI-powered tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with Java and Cloud backend development.
• Experience with Apache Spark for distributed compute and data processing.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL data stores.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and secure application design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs, etc.).
• Knowledge of serverless, container-native, and cloud-native patterns.
• Oil & Gas industry experience
• Experience leveraging AI-based tools for development, testing, or optimization.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Cloud Architecture & Services

• Design and build cloud-native applications and services.
• Implement distributed compute pipelines using Apache Spark (Databricks, EMR, Azure Synapse, or standalone clusters).
• Apply cloud security best practices including identity management, secrets handling, encryption, and secure service-to-service communication.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Utilize cloud-native observability tools for performance monitoring and alerting.
• Ensure resilience, high availability, and efficient cost-performance across workloads.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns and their practical application.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and incorporating AI-driven capabilities into workflows (e.g., code assistants, intelligent monitoring, or data-driven automation).
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java/Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and microservices patterns.
• Build REST APIs and event-driven services using Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS, or Service Bus.
• Produce high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code following engineering best practices.
• Experience applying Agile engineering practices such as iterative delivery, backlog refinement, and sprint-based development.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep.
• Automate application deployments, testing, and environment provisioning.
• Apply DevOps principles for secure, consistent, and repeatable deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, pipelines, artifact management, and automated quality gates.

Frontend Development

• Develop intuitive user interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Create Java-based UI/UX components using JavaFX, Swing, or Vaadin.
• Implement responsive, accessible, user-centered interface designs.
• Integrate UI components with backend microservices and APIs.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively with a team of other senior developers, aligning on design decisions, sharing insights, and driving high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Work closely with architects, product owners, QA engineers, and cloud engineers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and cross-team collaboration.