Santex is a US-based global company founded in 1999, with 25 years of experience in the software industry. Headquartered in California with offices in Córdoba, Argentina, its talent network spans over 18 countries thanks to its flexible, remote-first culture. Santex specializes in custom enterprise software development, operating through Hubs that include eCommerce, BIM, Mobility, Content Delivery, Integration, Web & Mobile Development, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, IT Consulting, and Services. The company is committed to making a positive impact across three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer with a heavy focus in Java to join our team. The candidate will oversee all technical aspects of our authorization layer that powers not only the global application but also over 70+ mission critical servicing applications. The successful candidate will focus on implementing our Point of Arrival (POA) authorization layer and delivery of features and enhancements for the entire global registration portfolio, including a top priority compliance initiative for our org.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of software development experience in a professional environment and/or comparable experience such as:
- Wide breath of engineering experience.
- Proven experience leading teams of engineers.
- Hands-on expertise with application design, software development, and automated testing.
- Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer science engineering, or related experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Deep understanding of authorizations domain and industry standards (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML).
- Java: 7+ years.
- RDBMs: 3+ years.
- Advanced English: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Desirable:
- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, including setting technical direction and driving execution across multiple initiatives.
- Expertise in designing and developing distributed systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
- Experience in implementing authentication and authorization flows within enterprise-scale applications.
- Database migration experience
- Cloud experience
- FinTech, Banking domain knowledge.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience engaging cross-functional teams including product, design, and infosec.
Tech Stack:
- Db2 (POA Postgres)
- SOAP (POA REST)
- REST via OneData powered by Vertex
- ETL via Ab Initio (POA Spark)
- Java
- gRPC
- Microservices
- On-prem/Cloud
Required Location:
- México City — Hybrid Position (office presence required)
Candidate will be expected to come into the office at least 2 days per month in Mexico City.
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a B-certified, US-based global software services company with over 20 years of experience in creating and executing innovative business solutions for leading brands around the world.
Our goal is to transform reality by integrating skills and experience to empower society through technology.
Founded in 1999 in San Diego, California, we have multicultural teams in 16 countries and +100 cities around the world.
Our corporate culture is what really makes us special: Santex is a people-focused organization and every decision we make is supported by our four core values: Courage, Passion, Trust, and Participation
