Specialist Backend Java (Multiple Positions Open) Full Time

Company Overview

At BotCity, we’ve built a pioneering Intelligent Automation platform, backed by global investors such as Y Combinator and SoftBank. Our mission is to empower enterprises worldwide to scale their automation initiatives with best-in-class governance, orchestration, and developer tools. We believe that automation projects are fundamentally software projects, which is why we advocate a high-code approach rooted in Python. Our commitment to innovation has enabled us to serve over 1,000 companies in 73 countries, and we continue to expand through strategic partnerships around the globe.

We recently raised a $12M Series A, led by Four Rivers with participation from Y Combinator, SoftBank, and top industry leaders such as Lew Cirne (New Relic), Rod Johnson (Spring Source), and Walter Kortschak (Summit Partners | Firestreak Ventures). With 1,000+ customers in 70+ countries, including Bayer and LG, and recognition by G2 (2024) as one of the world’s top 25 emerging platforms, BotCity is scaling fast.

We’re a global remote company with teams across the US and LATAM, united by a shared vision to redefine how enterprises build and manage automation. If you’re looking for an environment that values impact, autonomy, and excellence, we’d love for you to join us on this journey.

Role Overview

The Specialist Java Backend Engineer is responsible for architecting and developing complex Java backend applications with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and reliability. Leveraging your deep expertise in the Spring Framework, you will design and implement robust, secure microservices that drive automation at the core of some of the world’s largest and most security-conscious enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java/Spring Framework.
• Ensure high performance and availability of applications within a microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with product managers to understand requirements, ensure their technical feasibility, and translate them into reliable and scalable solutions.
• Participate in software engineering rituals to develop models for complex application
• Define private and public APIs for a world-class product.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices in backend development.
• Write high-quality technical documentation to clearly communicate backend architecture and API design, ensuring ease of understanding and effective collaboration across teams.

Requirements
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Proven professional experience (8+ years) in backend development using Java.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework.
• Strong experience in code reviews and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, JWT, or SAML.
• Experience with version control and project management systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Experience with SQL and No-SQL databases.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in an early-stage, high-growth and fast-paced startup (or similar) environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to meet the team.
• Portuguese – Fluent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Keycloak.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, ECR, ECS, EKS, and ELB.
• English – Fluent