Back-End Developer - Java

Who we are: 

We are a full-service agency & content studio helping companies to thrive through strategy, creative, technology services, and human talent.

Job purpose:

We're seeking a highly skilled Back-End Developer with expertise in Java development. The Back-End Developer (BED) is responsible for writing code and providing support to applications. A Back-End Developer is able to work independently in basic tasks, assuming ownership for the design and programming required. For more complex work, this individual will rely on existing designs and seek guidance from more senior positions. The BED should also be able to provide constant progress status to a senior level as needed and estimates for his tasks, that must be approved by his senior or technology lead of the current project.

The individual in this position works with web applications and a variety of back-end technologies including Java. 

Job details: 

• Location: 100% Remote – open to candidates based in Central America, Mexico, or Colombia.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CR Time Zone
• Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
• Language Proficiency: Spanish: C2 |  English: C1 reading, writing, and conversation
• Immediate availability preferred.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and communicates efficiently and effectively with other groups such as Creative, Business and Technology throughout all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Works closely with Creative, Business, Technology and QA teams to ensure quality and punctual software development
• Understands and maps user and business driven requirements to the appropriate technologies.
• Implements technology solutions that address our clients’ business needs and challenges while leveraging our best practices and state-of-the-art technologies.
• Debugs or troubleshoots issues in existing software applications issues that cannot be handled by junior positions, and provides root cause analysis
• Provide feedback on policies and procedures when an opportunity for improvement exists.
• Ensures concise and clear documentation is maintained by all peers for the projects as dictated by each Capability’s guidelines and best practices
• Implementation of code solutions following the account's best practices with well commented code.
  
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually improve your skills and the development process.

Academic Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience as a Software Developer.
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• +4 years of proven experience as a Java Developer with experience designing and developing web applications using technologies Java. 
• AEM experience is a PLUS. 
  
• Proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
  
• Basic experience with data storage patterns and practices, namely relational (SQL) and/or non-relational (NoSQL) platforms
• Knowledge of design patterns (e.g., model-view-controller, observer, etc.) and software engineering principles
• Capable of implementing simple functional requirements independently, while implementing complex requirements with minimal oversight
• Capable of debugging or troubleshooting web software applications, preferably using debugging tools such as an IDE or proxy.
• Work experience with new technologies and emerging techniques in programming
• Work experience with XML/JSON and its role in software projects.
• Work experience with revision control systems.
• Capable of building solutions consuming web services and understanding of how web services work as a provider.
• Capable of writing unit tests and implement best coding practices defined by CM.
• Work experience creating and consuming REST web services.
• Work experience writing unit tests, and scripting load and performance tests.
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) is highly desirable.
  

Core Competencies: 

At our company, we believe that success is not just about technical proficiency but also how you work with others and approach challenges. As part of our team, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following key competencies:

• Cultivates Innovation:
  • Generates useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.
  • Introduces fresh perspectives on problems, moving beyond conventional approaches.
  • Challenges the status quo and pushes for continuous improvement.
• Collaborates:
  • Works effectively with others across the organization to achieve common goals.
  • Earns the trust and support of colleagues by being open and communicative.
• Manages Complexity:
  • Gather data from various sources to solve complex problems.
  • Weighs the pros and cons of different solutions and assesses risks and benefits.
  • Analyzes diverse information sources thoroughly before defining problems and implementing solutions.
• Communicates Effectively:
  • Conveys messages clearly, compellingly, and concisely.
  • Shares helpful and timely information with team members across the organization. 

How to apply: 

If you are excited about creating impactful solutions and working with a passionate team, please send your updated CV and a portfolio or links to relevant projects through the form we have for this position on our careers page. 

Compensation$1700 to $2000 per month