Senior Java Engineer

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer
Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Django, Python, React, Kafka, GraphQL, SQL, MongoDB
Experience: 3–5 YOE
Location: Costa Rica
Mode: Remote.

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Java Engineer (#20921-22-5) with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications primarily using Java and Spring Boot, with Django and Python as secondary technologies.
• Contribute across multiple backend and frontend projects using technologies such as React, Kafka, GraphQL, SQL, and MongoDB.
• Take ownership of the software development lifecycle, including building, deploying, merging, and troubleshooting production code.
• Work autonomously across multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, resolving technical challenges, and using data to investigate production issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot as the primary backend technology stack.
• Experience with Django and Python as secondary backend technologies.
• Experience with React for frontend development.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and GraphQL.
• Experience working with SQL and/or MongoDB.
• Experience with software build and deployment processes.
• Experience with at least one of the following: Dagster, Data Lakes, or Amazon Athena.
• Senior-level ability to ramp up quickly and assume ownership across multiple projects.
• High level of ownership, autonomy, initiative, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills:

• Product Manager experience working with GTM teams and engineers to support prioritization.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments with minimal guidance.
• Strong prioritization and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience using data to troubleshoot production issues.

Posted On: 21-10-2026

At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.