Responsibilities
- Participate in the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, leveraging deep proficiency in Java.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—product managers, designers, and fellow developers—to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions.
- Contribute to the architectural design of backend applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, maintainability, and optimized performance.
- Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle—from concept and design to development, testing, and deployment—ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within established timelines.
- Build robust APIs, microservices, and server-side logic using Java and Spring Boot, following best practices and coding standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and system stability.
- Ensure security and compliance of software applications by adhering to industry standards and established security protocols.
- Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to efficient and transparent team collaboration.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, design decisions, APIs, and code to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability.
Need to Know / Need to Be
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with strong proficiency in Java, including core concepts, advanced features, and best development practices.
- Hands-on expertise in backend development using Java/Spring Boot, including API development, microservices, and server-side architecture.
- Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including schema design, queries, and performance tuning.
- Proficiency with Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
- Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit for ensuring high code quality.
- Ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and development processes.
- Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, along with basic system administration skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, enabling effective teamwork with cross-functional stakeholders.
Good to Have
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Background in fintech product development or knowledge of financial services technologies.
About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years professional experience with Java
- Hands-on backend development using Java and Spring Boot (APIs, microservices)
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
- Proficiency with Git (version control and branching strategies)
- Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation for code, APIs, and systems
- Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments and basic system administration
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Background in fintech or financial services technologies
Encora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Encora and has not been reviewed or approved by Encora.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as employer-provided in multiple locations, with private plans and family coverage highlighted in Spain and Mexico. Medical insurance quality is presented as a recurring bright spot alongside standard coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO, with regional materials indicating additional leave provisions in certain countries. Leave is generally portrayed as conventional to generous depending on location.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home flexibility is frequently highlighted as a plus, though it varies by role and client needs. Remote and hybrid options are positioned as part of the overall package.
Encora Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries. With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
