Job DescriptionAbout youYou are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests and be able to grow professionally.You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.6+ years of professional experience in Java software development.2+ years of hands-on experience with the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux).Strong experience designing and maintaining Microservices architecture and distributed systems.Proven ability to build, enhance, debug, and tune backend applications in high-throughput, low-latency environments.Experience with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB).Familiarity with distributed caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached, ElastiCache).Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, including services like Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, and CDK.Exposure to CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform).Solid understanding of secure coding practices, authentication flows, and encryption fundamentals.Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions using Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.Experience working in SaaS platforms or high-volume transactional systems (eCommerce, marketplaces, fintech, or payments).Bonus points for experience with Go, Kafka, GraphQL, gRPC, or Elasticsearch.2+ years of experience leading initiatives, mentoring engineers, or owning critical services.Strong communication skills. English fluency is required, as you'll collaborate directly with US-based clients and cross-functional teams.You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:Design and develop high-volume, fault-tolerant, scalable backend systems and services.Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into well-architected technical solutions.Create architecture and design documentation, estimations, and user stories that support agile delivery.Ensure system performance, security, reliability, and adherence to SLAs through best engineering practices.Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a strong culture of ownership, quality, and technical excellence.Lead and manage globally distributed teams with clear communication and a shared technical vision.Drive cross-functional efforts and contribute to shaping high-quality, maintainable codebases.Participate in and lead code reviews, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and best practices.Contribute to observability, incident response, and continuous improvement of the platform.Influence the technical roadmap and participate in decision-making around architecture and tooling.QualificationsSpring Boot, Microservices, AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge), Distributed Systems.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.Some of our perks and benefits:Work from homeFlexible scheduleCelebrationsSpecial discountsEntertainment areaFlexible work spacesGreat work environmentPrivate medical insurance*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.