Pessoa Backend Java Especialista (Z-Unit)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Pessoa Backend Java Especialista (Z-Unit) based in Brazil.

This role offers the opportunity to design and build high-performance backend systems that support innovative technology solutions. You will work on complex architectures, distributed systems, and scalable platforms using modern Java technologies. The position combines deep technical expertise, cloud engineering, and software architecture challenges. You will contribute to creating reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions with real business impact. Working in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment, you will help shape engineering practices and technical decisions. This is an ideal opportunity for a backend specialist passionate about Java, cloud technologies, AI-powered development, and solving complex engineering challenges.

Accountabilities:: The Backend Java Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated backend architectures focused on scalability, resilience, security, and performance. The role requires strong technical leadership, architectural decision-making, and the ability to drive engineering excellence through modern development practices.

Design, develop, and maintain highly complex backend architectures using modern Java technologies.

Build and improve distributed systems focused on high availability, resilience, and low latency.

Design and manage complex CI/CD pipelines integrating multiple services and environments using cloud-native technologies.

Implement and maintain solutions involving AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker-based architectures.

Ensure the application of security best practices, authentication mechanisms such as OAuth2, and monitoring and observability standards.

Make technical decisions based on analysis of algorithms, data structures, scalability, and system performance.

Promote the adoption of Generative AI tools, such as Copilot and Claude Code, to improve productivity and software quality.

Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical standards and continuously improve development practices.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a senior backend engineer with deep experience in Java ecosystems, distributed architectures, and cloud environments. They should have strong problem-solving skills, technical autonomy, and the ability to design solutions for high-scale systems.

Advanced knowledge of modern Java versions and Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, and Spring Security.

Solid experience with microservices architecture, integration patterns, and messaging systems such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Advanced experience with relational database modeling and optimization, especially PostgreSQL.

Knowledge of non-relational databases such as Redis and MongoDB.

Practical experience with automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and load testing.

Experience with container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Experience working with cloud environments, especially AWS.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of observability practices and tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.

Strong analytical skills, ownership mindset, and ability to make technical decisions in complex environments.

Benefits:

Fully remote work model with flexibility to work from anywhere.

Flexible working hours.

Education assistance.

Career development platform and growth opportunities.

Internal guilds and study groups focused on knowledge sharing.

Health insurance.

Dental insurance.

24/7 telemedicine support.

Free online therapy.

Wellbeing program access.

Extended maternity leave.

Extended paternity leave.

Employee support center.

Meal and food allowance.

Life insurance.

Transportation allowance.

Home office allowance.

Childcare assistance.

Mobile phone allowance.

Profit-sharing program.

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