Java - Software Engineer

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At South Geeks, we connect top LATAM engineering talent with global organizations building meaningful, long-term products. We focus on high-impact projects, strong technical environments, and creating spaces where engineers can grow, contribute, and thrive professionally.

Our client is a global nonprofit technology organization dedicated to helping people discover, preserve, and connect their family histories. They build large-scale, cloud-based platforms used by millions of users worldwide, with a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability.

We’re looking for a Java Engineer to join a backend-focused engineering team working on enterprise-grade systems. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in Java and Spring Boot, experience working in n-tier architectures, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

You’ll work in an Agile environment, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services that support high-traffic, mission-critical applications running in the cloud.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

• Contribute to and support n-tier enterprise architectures.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Work with cloud-based services, particularly within AWS environments.

• Implement and support message-driven and event-based integrations using services such as SQS and data streaming tools.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams following Agile software development practices.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable builds, deployments, and releases.

• Strong professional experience developing backend systems with Java, using Spring Boot in enterprise environments.

• Solid understanding of n-tier architectures and backend application design.

• Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, SQS (message queuing), and data streaming solutions.

• Understanding of CI/CD principles, including build, deployment, and release automation.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues efficiently.

• Experience supporting high-scale or high-availability systems.

• Familiarity with distributed systems or microservices architectures.

• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability tools.

We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and goals. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive.

• Long-term projects

• 100% remote work

• Payment in USD

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Work-from-home & training reimbursement

• English lessons

• Technical training

• Career coaching