Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Exadel
Brazil +1 more
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced Java engineers who thrive in remote settings and have a track record in microservices and distributed systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong Java and Spring Boot experience in microservices and distributed systems
    — “Professional experience with Java, with strong hands-on expertise in Spring Web, Spring Boot, REST APIs, application security, and microservices architecture”
  • Individuals who have worked with event-driven architectures and Kafka in enterprise environments
    — “Work with Kafka for event-driven and distributed application architectures”
  • Candidates who can adapt to remote work and contribute to Agile teams with strong communication skills
    — “Work collaboratively within an Agile team, contributing to a fast-paced environment where ideas, feedback, and continuous learning are encouraged”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work until 3:00 PM CST, which may affect candidates in different time zones
    — “Availability to work until 3:00 PM CST”
  • English proficiency is a key requirement, particularly for communication in an international setting
    — “Upper-Intermediate English proficiency”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with optimizing complex SQL queries and PostgreSQL in your resume and interviews
    — “designing and optimizing complex SQL queries”
  • Showcase your ability to contribute to technical decisions and architecture discussions
    — “Participate actively in technical discussions, presentations, architecture decisions, and backend development initiatives”
  • Emphasize your hands-on work with JPA and CI/CD practices in your application materials
    — “Proficiency with modern development and engineering tools, including ... JPA, and PostgreSQL, including the ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native development
    — “Experience working with large-scale, distributed backend systems”
  • Mention any experience with e-commerce platforms or Broadleaf Commerce specifically
    — “Experience working in e-commerce environments”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-quality backend applications
  • scalable backend solutions
  • efficient microservices architecture
  • effective application performance
Typical background
software engineeringbackend developmentJava development

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaSpring BootREST ApisMicroservices ArchitectureKafkaPostgreSQLJPATroubleshootingApplication PerformanceScalabilityCode Reviews

Preferred

E-commerceBroadleaf CommerceLarge-scale Distributed Backend SystemsEvent-driven ArchitecturesCloud-native Application Development

Stack & domain

JavaSpring WebSpring BootREST ApisApplication SecurityMicroservices ArchitectureKafkaElasticsearchSOLRAWSJPAPostgreSQLIntellij IDEAGitJiraDockerMavenSDLCCI/CDTeamworkCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationSoftware DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentCloud-native Application Development

About the role

Original posting from Exadel via Greenhouse

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

About the Client

Our customer is an American memorabilia manufacturer primarily known for producing yearbooks and class rings for high schools and colleges. The company has also expanded its portfolio to include photobook products for Disney’s PhotoPass photography service at theme parks and resorts.

Headquartered near Minneapolis, with operational offices in Owatonna, Minnesota, the company has facilities throughout the United States.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, maintain, and review backend applications and services using Java and Spring Boot.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs and scalable backend solutions.

Develop and support applications based on microservices architecture.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver new features.

Participate actively in technical discussions, presentations, architecture decisions, and backend development initiatives.

Work with Kafka for event-driven and distributed application architectures.

Work with PostgreSQL, including designing and optimizing complex SQL queries.

Implement and maintain data persistence using JPA.

Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

Analyze and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high engineering standards.

Follow SDLC and CI/CD processes and contribute to continuous improvement of development and deployment practices.

Work collaboratively within an Agile team, contributing to a fast-paced environment where ideas, feedback, and continuous learning are encouraged.

What You Bring

Professional experience with Java, with strong hands-on expertise in Spring Web, Spring Boot, REST APIs, application security, and microservices architecture. Solid understanding of software design patterns, troubleshooting, and problem-solving is required.

Strong experience working with Kafka, Elasticsearch or SOLR, AWS, JPA, and PostgreSQL, including the ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries.

Proficiency with modern development and engineering tools, including IntelliJ IDEA, Git (GitHub/GitLab), JIRA, Docker, and Maven, along with an in-depth understanding of SDLC and CI/CD processes.

Availability to work until 3:00 PM CST.

Nice to have

Experience working in e-commerce environments.

Experience with Broadleaf Commerce is highly preferred.

Experience working with large-scale, distributed backend systems.

Familiarity with event-driven architectures and cloud-native application development.

English level

Upper-Intermediate English proficiency

Work Type: Remote

Legal & Hiring Information

Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.

The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.

Your Benefits at Exadel

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

International projects

In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility

Medical healthcare

Recognition program

Ongoing learning & reimbursement 

Well-being program

Team events & local benefits 

Sports compensation 

Referral bonuses 

Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.

Source: Exadel careers (Greenhouse)

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