Important Information
Location: Costa Rica
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Summary
As a Senior Java Developer (18600), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software applications. Your role will involve leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and continuously improving software development practices to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable software systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Ensure code quality and reliability by implementing automated testing, code reviews, and best engineering practices
- Contribute to system architecture and support the development of microservices-based solutions in agile environments
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java and the Java ecosystem
- Hands-on experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut
- Experience using testing frameworks such as JUnit for automated testing and quality assurance
- Proficiency with build and dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle
- Experience working with development tools such as Git, GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD platforms like CircleCI
- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or similar iterative development environments
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles and the ability to contribute to architectural decisions
- Experience collaborating with product managers and designers within cross-functional product teams
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills in fast-paced environments
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.
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
