--- title: 'Backend Developer at Encora' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/backend-developer-encora-brazil-cnh5hdptr9tt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # Backend Developer at Encora - **Company:** Encora - **Location:** Brazil - **Posted:** 2026-10-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/encora10/jobs/5266933007 ## Job description Job Title: Backend Developer Key Skills: Java, Python, RESTful APIS, MySQL, Git, AWS Location: Brazil Mode: Remote We at Coforge are hiring Backend Developer with the following skill set. ## Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs. - Collaborate with front - end developers to integrate user - facing elements with server -side logic. - Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. - Implement security and data protection measures. - Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing. - Debug and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner. - Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance backend development practices. Required Skills & Qualifications - There will be primarily backend development and API integrations with other SaaS services. - Proven experience in backend development with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js. - Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web services. - Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). - Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS). - Knowledge of microservices architecture. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools. - Experience in performance tuning and optimization of backend systems. Posted On: 15-10-2026 At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality. ## About Encora ## Core Business - Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting; digital product engineering; AI and cloud services - Target customers: B2B, enterprise, digital-native organizations, and large corporations seeking modernization and innovation acceleration - Mission: To deliver innovation acceleration and industry contextual modernization to clients through AI-first design, orchestration, and engineering services - Vision: To power a world where every enterprise is endlessly composable, driven by digital workers, infinite scalability, and the freedom to innovate without limits ## Products & Services - **Encora AIVA™**: An orchestration platform for AI-native engineering, enabling composable enterprise systems that sense change and reconfigure in real time. - **Software Engineering Services**: Full-stack development, cloud migration, data engineering, AI/ML solutions, and product engineering across industries (fintech, healthcare, retail, etc.). - **Nearshore Delivery Model**: Global delivery centers in the Americas, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, providing nearshore agility with global scale. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by Coforge; acquisition terms not publicly detailed) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: USD $630 million (latest); Total Funding: USD $215 million across 3 rounds - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Warburg Pincus (lead investor in $200M PE round in 2019); Coforge Limited (parent company post-acquisition) - **Growth Signals**: - Acquired by Coforge (April 2026) – financial consolidation from May 1, 2026, with a 20–25% G&A reduction target - Workforce of ~6,191 employees (down 0.4% YoY) operating in 42 countries - Active job postings: 349 (+53.1% YoY) - Recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” in India (2025), top 4 among multinationals in Brazil, and top 10 in Peru ## Competitive Advantages - **Global Nearshore Scale**: 9,500+ engineers, designers, and domain experts across 42 countries, offering cost-effective, time-zone-aligned delivery. - **AI-First Engineering**: Proprietary Encora AIVA™ platform for orchestrating AI-native solutions, differentiating from traditional IT services firms. - **Deep Industry Expertise**: Hyperspecialized in cloud, data, and AI with a track record of serving digital-native clients and large enterprises. - **Acquisition Backing**: Integration into Coforge provides access to larger client programs and expanded career pathways. ## Strategic Focus - **Post-Acquisition Integration**: Seamlessly merging with Coforge while maintaining Encora’s brand and delivery capabilities. Near-term priorities include org restructuring, process alignment, and cost synergy realization. - **AI-Native Services**: Doubling down on AI agents, trusted AI governance, and outcome-led engineering to move clients beyond experimentation. - **Talent Development**: Expanding learning & development programs (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, GCP, Databricks certifications) and internal mobility to retain top engineers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Recognition**: Certified “Great Place to Work” in multiple regions; recognized by Comparably for Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, and Company Happiness. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible work-from-home scheme; remote workers in Mexico receive a monthly allowance of MXN 700 for internet/electricity, plus desk and chair after 3 months. No dress code, pet-friendly environment. - **Perks & Benefits** (varies by location): - Top-of-the-line MacBook Pro - Unlimited book budget and training/certification support - Private health insurance (including family) with dental and life insurance - 12 days paid vacation from day one (Mexico), 5 days PTO, 30 days aguinaldo (mandatory annual bonus) - Psychotherapy support (12 sessions covered fully) - Savings fund, grocery vouchers, and snack stations in select offices - **Considerations**: Compensation inconsistency across geographies and accounts; project-dependent stability; change fatigue from post-acquisition integration. Candidates should confirm review cycles, salary bands, and account assignment during interviews. ## Sources 1. [wellfound.com](https://www.encora.com/?avantica-is-now-encora) – Encora company profile (revenue, funding, employees) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encorainc) – Encora LinkedIn page (followers, recent departures, locations) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/encora/faq/workplace-perception) – Workplace perception analysis (post-acquisition integration, compensation, culture) 4. [assets.ctfassets.net](https://assets.ctfassets.net/yon5rraf34cy/4MbvOWuHfRCr3sdTTjxiKn/0c58eaca56fffcd235e68110fcc2664e/FAQ_Encora_Inc_-_Mexico.pdf) – Encora Mexico FAQ (benefits, remote work, leave policies) 5. [careers.encora.com](https://careers.encora.com/why-encora) – Encora careers page (values, mission, recognition) ## Other roles at Encora - [Senior Business Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-business-analyst-encora-peru-3vrn7ah931mm) — Peru - [Mid Business Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/mid-business-analyst-encora-peru-c70fqhh71m72) — Peru - [Senior Business Analyst](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-business-analyst-encora-peru-xwgnefj4c6qx) — Peru - [Mid Angular Developer](https://feeny.ai/job/mid-angular-developer-encora-peru-4zbx3a3dcyar) — Peru - [Product Designer Mid](https://feeny.ai/job/product-designer-mid-encora-lima-xzrg4bqve5yv) — Lima, Peru - [Data Engineer Senior](https://feeny.ai/job/data-engineer-senior-encora-peru-1g136vj4yb9c) — Peru - [Production Support Engineer – Connect & RAMP](https://feeny.ai/job/production-support-engineer-connect-ramp-encora-latin-america-j66dywpm2p37) — Latin America - [Senior Full-Stack Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-full-stack-engineer-encora-campinas-pb992rcckgde) — Campinas, Brazil - [Senior QA Automation Engineer (mobile testing)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-qa-automation-engineer-mobile-testing-encora-peru-ag5mgvngstee) — Peru - [Web Full Stack Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/web-full-stack-engineer-encora-brazil-0c3q5cq0yy4r) — Brazil