Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate lifeWe have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brandsSolve complex problems – and learn new skillsExperience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clientsMaster your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers!Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role:Role: Backend Developer Or Kotlin Backend DeveloperLocation: Brazil (Remote)Employment Type: Contract Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop backend services using KotlinBuild and maintain real-time data pipelines for inventory, pricing, orders, and customer activityImplement event-driven systems using KafkaDevelop and optimize search and catalog capabilities using ElasticsearchEnsure system scalability, performance, and high availabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutionsContribute to architecture decisions for omnichannel retail platformsRequired SkillsStrong backend development experience with Kotlin, 5+ years of experience Experience with Kafka for event streamingHands-on experience with ElasticsearchExperience building data pipelines and distributed systemsSolid understanding of microservices and API design