Senior Java Engineer
Encora Heredia, Costa Rica
IT Services and IT Consulting · 5,001-10,000 employees
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About the role
Develop and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot while contributing to various frontend and backend projects. Take full ownership of the software development lifecycle, including deployment, troubleshooting, and resolving technical challenges autonomously.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Candidates must have hands-on experience with React, Kafka, GraphQL, and database technologies like SQL or MongoDB.
Full description
Job Title: Senior Java Engineer Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Django, Python, React, Kafka, GraphQL, SQL, MongoDB Experience: 3–5 YOE Location: Costa Rica Mode: Remote.
We at Coforge are hiring Senior Java Engineer (#20921-22-5) with the following skill set.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend applications primarily using Java and Spring Boot, with Django and Python as secondary technologies.
• Contribute across multiple backend and frontend projects using technologies such as React, Kafka, GraphQL, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Take ownership of the software development lifecycle, including building, deploying, merging, and troubleshooting production code.
• Work autonomously across multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, resolving technical challenges, and using data to investigate production issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot as the primary backend technology stack.
• Experience with Django and Python as secondary backend technologies.
• Experience with React for frontend development.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and GraphQL.
• Experience working with SQL and/or MongoDB.
• Experience with software build and deployment processes.
• Experience with at least one of the following: Dagster, Data Lakes, or Amazon Athena.
• Senior-level ability to ramp up quickly and assume ownership across multiple projects.
• High level of ownership, autonomy, initiative, and ability to work independently.
Preferred Skills:
• Product Manager experience working with GTM teams and engineers to support prioritization.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments with minimal guidance.
• Strong prioritization and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience using data to troubleshoot production issues.
Posted On: 21-10-2026
At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
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