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Java Backend Engineer at Encora (Brazil)

Encora· Brazil·

Job description

Job Title: Java Backend Engineer

Key Skills: Java, Microservices, AWS IaaS, Amazon SQS, Amazon API Gateway

Location: Brazil

Mode: Remote

We at Coforge are hiring Java Backend Engineer with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, implement, test, and document distributed software applications, tools, systems and services;
  • Translate functional requirements into robust, efficient, supportable solutions that work well within the overall system architecture;
  • Participate in the full development cycle, end-to-end, from design, implementation, and testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance;
  • Produce comprehensive, usable software documentation;
  • Leverage AI tools (Claude) to assist with daily tasks, including code writing, refactoring, test generation, and documentation;
  • Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or existing software products and tools;
  • Mentor junior development engineers;
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of software architecture, high-level Java programming skills, and experience with network design;
  • Design scalable architecture to handle the company’s current and future software application needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools and systems;
  • Object Oriented Design;
  • Java;
  • AWS Services: Lambda, Cognito, RDS, SQS, EC2, EKS, Step Functions, API Gateway and VPC;
  • AWS Serverless Architecture;
  • Microservices Architecture;
  • Optimizing algorithms;
  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithm;
  • Claude.

Posted On: 5-11-2026

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.

Why work at Encora

  • 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.

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