Backend Developer
Latin America | 100% Remote
About CodeRoad
CodeRoad provides end-to-end software development services, helping businesses scale with ideal infrastructure solutions. From staff augmentation to dedicated IT teams and general software engineering, our nearshore technology services empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
About the Role
As a Mid-Level Backend Developer at CodeRoad, you will serve as a technical anchor for our Item Chain Management solutions, focusing on the development and maintenance of high-performance, Java-based systems. You will work within a sophisticated ecosystem that transforms item-level data into operational intelligence, ensuring that our backend services are robust, scalable, and capable of handling the life-cycle of billions of unique identities.
This role is critical to our mission of bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights. By collaborating with Senior Engineers and stakeholders, you will help evolve our Big Data infrastructure and ensure that our platform remains the industry standard for global retail and industrial enterprises. Your work directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of data processing at a massive scale.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement clean, efficient, and maintainable backend services using Java 17+ and the Spring Boot ecosystem.
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Build and optimize data persistence layers using Oracle SQL and JPA, ensuring high performance for complex queries and large datasets.
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Optimize infrastructure for data processing, assisting in the implementation of Spring Batch jobs to handle stream and batch workloads.
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Lead the integration of legacy and modern web services, maintaining SOAP/XML protocols while transitioning toward RESTful best practices.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, participating in code reviews to ensure adherence to SOLID principles and system reliability.
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Own the quality of your deliverables by conducting thorough testing and contributing to the evolution of CI/CD pipelines and documentation.
Requirements
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3+ years of professional experience in Backend development with a strong focus on Java (SE/EE).
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Advanced proficiency in Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
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Strong experience with Oracle SQL, ORM frameworks, and database performance tuning.
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Hands-on experience with SOAP/XML and JAX-WS protocols.
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Familiarity with AWS cloud services (S3, RDS, Lambdas, or EKS) and containerization tools like Docker.
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Solid understanding of Data Structures, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
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Ownership mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to grow within a high-impact team.
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Advanced English: Ability to communicate technical concepts fluently in an international business environment.
Nice to Have
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Experience with Microservices Orchestration using Kubernetes.
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Exposure to NoSQL databases or specialized Big Data tools (e.g., Kafka, Spark).
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Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React or Angular) for full-stack versatility.
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Previous experience in the Logistics or Supply Chain technology sectors.
What You’ll Love
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100% Remote
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Holidays off
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Paid Time Off
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Health insurance assistance
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Competitive USD compensation
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Growth opportunities