Senior Java Developer - Microservices Architecture (English Required)

Job Description

Join DaCodes!

We are a high-impact software and digital transformation firm.

For over 10 years, we have developed technology-driven and innovative solutions thanks to our team of 220+ talented #DaCoders, including developers, architects, UX/UI designers, PMs, QA testers, and more. Our team collaborates on projects with clients across LATAM and the United States, delivering outstanding results.

At DaCodes, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, work on a variety of projects across different industries, and leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Our DaCoders play a crucial role in the success of our company and our clients. You will have the chance to work with disruptive startups and global brands while contributing your expertise to impactful projects.

Sounds interesting?

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team—let’s work together!

Requirements

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with deep expertise in microservices architecture to design, develop, and optimize highly scalable and distributed backend systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Spring Boot, cloud-native development, containerization, and event-driven architectures.

This role involves working closely with architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to build efficient and scalable microservices that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
✅ Build and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
✅ Develop and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficiency and security.
✅ Implement API Gateway solutions and manage API authentication and authorization.
✅ Ensure microservices scalability and resilience through best practices in distributed systems.
✅ Deploy and manage microservices in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
✅ Optimize application performance, leveraging caching, load balancing, and database tuning.
✅ Use containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
✅ Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
✅ Conduct peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to architecture discussions.

Required Qualifications

🔹 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
🔹 Strong expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
🔹 Experience with event-driven architectures, using Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging brokers.
🔹 Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
🔹 Hands-on experience with API Gateway solutions (Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway).
🔹 Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
🔹 Experience in cloud-native development using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
🔹 Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and DevOps methodologies.
🔹 Advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher) to collaborate with international teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

✅ Experience with Serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
✅ Familiarity with service meshes (Istio, Linkerd) and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
✅ Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
✅ Hands-on experience with security best practices in microservices (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect).

Benefits

🚀 Work with global brands and disruptive startups.
🏡 Remote work / Home office.
📍 If a hybrid or on-site model is required, you will be informed from the first session.
⏳ Work schedule aligned with the assigned project/team.
📅 Monday to Friday schedule.
⚖️ Legal benefits (Applicable for Mexico).
🎉 Day off on your birthday.
🏥 Private health insurance (Applicable for Mexico).
🛡️ Life insurance (Applicable for Mexico).
🌎 Multicultural teams.
🎓 Access to courses and certifications.
📢 Meetups with industry experts and top universities.
📡 Virtual networking events and interest groups.
📢 English classes.
🏆 Opportunities within our different business lines.
🏅 Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.