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 life We 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 brands Solve complex problems – and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master 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 Developer Location: Brazil (Remote) Employment Type: Contract Key Responsibilities Design and develop backend services using Kotlin Build and maintain real-time data pipelines for inventory, pricing, orders, and customer activity Implement event-driven systems using Kafka Develop and optimize search and catalog capabilities using Elasticsearch Ensure system scalability, performance, and high availability Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions Contribute to architecture decisions for omnichannel retail platforms Required Skills Strong backend development experience with Kotlin, 5+ years of experience Experience with Kafka for event streaming Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch Experience building data pipelines and distributed systems Solid understanding of microservices and API design