Mid-Level Java Developer

Job Title: Mid-Level Java Developer Location: Remote – Latin America Type of Contract: Temporary (6–9 Month Contract) Salary Range: Market Rates Language Requirements: Professional English (written and spoken) We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Java Developer with experience building Java-based microservices and distributed applications to join our growing team. You will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing high-performance backend systems while collaborating with senior engineers and architects. Your work will directly contribute to the scalability, reliability, and performance of our core platform. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance Java-based microservices and RESTful APIs following established architectural standards. Build scalable, resilient, and secure backend components for distributed systems. Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to implement technical designs and deliver production-ready solutions. Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint planning activities. Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following software engineering best practices. Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and application performance. Contribute to technical documentation, including API specifications and implementation details. Must-Have Qualifications 3+ years of professional experience in Java backend development. Strong proficiency in Java (11+) and the Spring Boot/Spring ecosystem. Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka. Experience developing applications using microservices or distributed architectures. Hands-on experience implementing or integrating OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization. Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments. Experience working with PostgreSQL, including writing and optimizing SQL queries. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Strong problem-solvi