Senior Server-side Engineer (Java)
Hybrid in Argentina: Buenos Aires
Java
& 9 others
We are seeking a Senior Server-side Engineer to build the Mobile application Service Layer used by millions worldwide.
You will work on the Mobile application Service Layer (Backend for Frontend) consumed by award-winning mobile apps, collaborating with a large team of engineers, product people, designers, and QA. This role requires strong technical skills, creativity, and a passion for solving challenging problems with modern technologies.
If you enjoy sharing your ideas and care deeply about user experience and beautiful code, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Build server-side applications for the mobile service layer
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Refactor legacy code to improve performance and readability
- Delete obsolete code to streamline the codebase
- Develop and maintain build tools and continuous integration processes
- Fix bugs and troubleshoot production issues
- Implement asynchronous code for better performance
- Analyze and optimize application performance
- Create and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team including product, design, and QA
- Integrate with bespoke backend services
- Design solutions for open-ended problems
- Contribute to open source projects within the team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience with algorithms and data structures with 3+ years in server-side development
- Proficiency in REST API design and implementation
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework
- Experience writing unit tests and test-driven development
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming and performance optimization
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-starting attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with legacy code refactoring and maintenance
- Proficiency in English language, level B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
Nice to have
- Experience with Docker containerization
- Familiarity with Gradle build automation
- Knowledge of GraphQL APIs
- Proficiency in Kotlin programming language
- Experience with RAML API modeling