[Job-19116] Sr Java Backend Developer, Colombia

As a Senior Java Backend Developer at CI&T, your key responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring. You will build and optimize APIs, leverage AWS for cloud-based solutions, develop containerized applications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and innovative solutions.

To qualify for the Senior Java Backend Developer role at CI&T, candidates should have 6+ years of professional experience in software development with over 5 years specifically in Java and Spring. Additionally, strong experience in API development, proficiency in AWS services, and expertise in PostgreSQL are essential for this position.

At CI&T, we are committed to building and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace for all our employees, including Senior Java Backend Developers. We actively celebrate the diversity of our team members' identities and lived experiences, focusing on creating an environment where everyone feels safe and valued.

In your role as a Senior Java Backend Developer at CI&T, you will primarily work with Java and Spring for backend services, along with AWS for cloud-based solutions. Additionally, you will gain hands-on experience with database management using PostgreSQL, helping to optimize designs and performance.

CI&T offers a comprehensive benefits package for Senior Java Backend Developers, including premium healthcare, meal vouchers, mobile service subsidies, maternity and parental leave, life insurance, and access to CI&T University for continuous learning and development.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Java and Spring, discussing your role in designing and implementing backend solutions, as well as any challenges you overcame during development.

To effectively answer this question, talk about techniques you utilize, such as load testing, optimizing queries, and monitoring API performance with tools to quickly address any bottlenecks.

Discuss the specific AWS services you've worked with, such as EC2, S3, or RDS, and explain how they helped in deploying cloud solutions or improving scalability and reliability in your previous projects.

Share your process for database design while considering normalization and indexing. Offer examples of optimizations you've made to enhance query performance or reduce latency.

Choose a relevant challenge, describe the context, your thought process, and the solution you implemented, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and outcome of your actions.

Mention any resources you utilize, such as online courses, tech blogs, or community forums, and elaborate on how continuous learning has positively impacted your work.

Discuss the tools you have experience with, such as Docker or Kubernetes, and give examples of how you implemented them to manage containerized applications efficiently.

Highlight your communication style and methods that facilitate collaboration, such as using Agile methodologies, regular stand-ups, or project management tools to ensure alignment and deliver high-quality solutions.

Share your understanding of microservices architecture and describe any specific projects where you've developed or integrated microservices, focusing on benefits you've noticed such as improved scalability or faster deployment cycles.

Discuss the importance of a strong technical foundation, problem-solving mindset, effective communication, and collaboration skills, elaborating on how these qualities contribute to a successful team dynamic.