Senior Java Backend Developer
GFT Technologies SE Bogota, RAP (Especial) Central, Colombia
IT Services and IT Consulting · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications using Java 17 and Spring Framework technologies. Optimize batch processing solutions and manage CI/CD pipelines while leveraging LLMs to improve development efficiency.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires strong experience with Java 17, Spring Framework, Spring Batch, and Oracle Database. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in CI/CD practices, clean code principles, and experience with tools like Bitbucket and Jira.
Full description
What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions for enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern Java technologies, Spring Framework, batch processing, relational databases, CI/CD practices, and software engineering best practices. This role also requires leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve development efficiency, code quality, and technical problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Framework technologies
- Develop and optimize batch processing solutions using Spring Batch, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Build and maintain data access layers and SQL logic using Oracle Database
- Manage database schema changes and version control through Flyway
- Utilize Bitbucket for source code management, pull requests, and code reviews
- Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Apply SOLID principles and clean code practices to ensure code quality and maintainability
- Leverage prompt engineering techniques and LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to support development and troubleshooting activities
- Track and manage requirements, tasks, and deliverables using Jira
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural and technical decisions
Requirements and Qualifications
- Strong experience with Java 17 or higher
- Proven experience with Spring Framework and Spring Batch (2.x or higher)
- Experience with Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Database
- Experience with database migration and versioning tools, preferably Flyway
- Proficiency with Bitbucket for source code management and collaborative development
- Solid experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Strong understanding and practical application of SOLID principles and clean code practices
- Experience using prompt engineering techniques with LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
- Experience using Jira for demand tracking and task management
Nice to Have
- Experience or knowledge of DB2
- Familiarity with COBOL and Mainframe environments
- Experience with IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS)
- Experience using WinSCP for secure file transfers
- Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Proactivity
- Adaptability
- Self-Management
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Ownership and Accountability
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Building
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