Senior Backend Java 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 Senior Backend Java Developer, you will anchor the technical foundation of critical e-commerce systems, designing scalable, secure, and efficient server-side applications and APIs. You will work on a well-architected platform powering nationwide logistics, real-time inventory synchronization, and complex order routing using modern Java frameworks and microservices architecture.

This role is critical to driving business strategy through technical execution, bridging the gap between high-level business goals and scalable system design. Working directly with internal and external stakeholders, you will bring a consultant mindset to troubleshoot production issues, leverage AI-first workflows, and shape product solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems, APIs (RESTful, SOAP, GraphQL), and relational database structures using Java and MySQL.
• Optimize backend performance and queries to handle high traffic, large datasets, and real-time inventory synchronization efficiently.
• Lead integration efforts with payment gateways, shipping providers, messaging platforms, and third-party APIs.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders, product managers, and the CTO to align technical functionality with overarching business strategies.
• Own system stability by rapidly troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving production issues through adaptable task switching.
• Mentor team members through constructive code reviews, ensuring high code quality, security best practices, and clean architecture.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in backend software development with strong expertise in core Java and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Tech Stack: Spring Framework, ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate), relational databases (MySQL), Git, and API integrations (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Client-Facing Experience: Comfortable regularly communicating, brainstorming, and troubleshooting directly with non-technical and technical stakeholders.
• Soft Skills: Ego-free, highly collaborative, adaptive to fast-paced environments, and possesses a strong ownership mindset with business acumen.
• Language Proficiency: Mandatory Advanced English (written and verbal) for continuous communication with international stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience or exposure to SAP Commerce / Hybris architecture and customizations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platforms and microservices deployment.
• Familiarity with high-volume data pipelines, event-driven sagas, or AI-first development workflows.
• Exposure to frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).

What You’ll Love

• 100% Remote work flexibility
• Holidays off
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance assistance
• Competitive USD compensation
• Continuous growth and learning opportunities