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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Custom Field 1:  Backend Development
Custom Field 3:  Backend Development
Country/Region:  CR
Date:  Apr 8, 2026
Location: 

Heredia, CR, 40101

Working place:  Remote

Job Description_

About the Role_

Design and deliver scalable, high-performance automotive software systems powering vehicle history, data services, and transaction platforms. This role focuses on Java, React, and AWS cloud-native development, supporting high-volume APIs and real-time data solutions for dealers, lenders, and partners.

 

A day in this role_

  • Lead development of complex features, POCs, and scalable systems.
  • Design and build Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.
  • Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS with strong focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and monitoring solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Participate in full SDLC, including design, development, deployment, and support.
  • Conduct code/design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Leverage AI coding assistants to improve productivity and code quality.

 

The expertise requested_

  • 8+ years building distributed, high-volume, multi-tenant systems.
  • Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and API development.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, storage, containers, security, monitoring).
  • Experience with event-driven systems and messaging (SQS, Kafka, ActiveMQ).
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Dynatrace, Datadog) for logging, tracing, and performance optimization.
  • Front-end experience with React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL/DB2 and performance tuning.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, SDLC, and engineering best practices.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
  • Experience with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar).
  • Ability to effectively use AI tools for code generation, testing, and refactoring while ensuring quality and security.
  • Strong understanding of validating and reviewing AI-assisted code outputs to meet enterprise standards and compliance requirements.

 

 

 

Our Core values are focus to inclusion and diversity, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment and will go thru a fair recruitment process regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status.

Your journey with us begins here!!

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

Why Choose GFT?

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
  • Company Culture based on our Core Values
  • Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
  • Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
  • Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
  • Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries

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