Senior Software Engineer I - Backend (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer I (Java/Spring Boot): Designing and owning backend services for Learning Products such as Courseware and Sherpath with an accent on scalability, maintainability, and API design. Focus on building robust RESTful services, implementing system observability, and mentoring junior engineers to drive outcome-based delivery.

Location: Hybrid in Mexico

Company

Global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare.

What you will do

• Design, build, and own backend services for Learning Products, including Courseware and Sherpath.
• Drive features end-to-end from requirements and design through implementation and production readiness.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and quality engineering partners to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Build and maintain robust APIs and data models to ensure performance and reliability.
• Implement effective logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure proper system observability.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of ownership and accountability.

Requirements

• 4–7 years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
• Hands-on experience building scalable RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Strong understanding of API design, system integration, and distributed architectures.
• Experience integrating services into CI/CD pipelines and supporting reliable deployment.
• Must be based in Mexico for a hybrid work arrangement.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Private Medical and Dental Plan.
• Savings Fund and Life Insurance.
• Meal and Grocery Vouchers.
• Wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and study assistance.