RX Brasil
Backend Software Engineer III
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Netherlands
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
- Strong expertise in Java backend development
- Openness to learn and contribute using new technologies when required
- Strong understanding of API and service development principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and resilient backend services
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Strong knowledge of agentic programming
- Understanding of software architecture and design principles
- Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Understanding of concurrency, resiliency, and performance optimization concepts
- Strong understanding of testing strategies including unit testing, mocking, and integration testing
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering quality standards
- Good understanding of relational databases and database management tasks
- Experience writing optimized SQL queries
- Understanding of database performance tuning and indexing concepts
- 4+ years of experience in backend software engineering building and supporting production systems
- Strong hands‑on experience developing scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Framework
- Demonstrated experience working within Agile development environments
- Experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience contributing to production support, incident resolution, and operational improvements
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is preferred
Full description
About Team:
The team works on the product which is a search engine and analytics platform for researchers, including academicians, research organizations, and international bodies like the UNDP, providing research data and analytics capabilities.
About the Role:
Acts as a backend software engineer and technical contributor within a cross-functional squad. Contributes to the design, development, testing, deployment, and operational stability of scalable backend systems and APIs. Works collaboratively with Product Managers, Architects, QE, SRE/Platform Engineering, and other squads to deliver reliable, secure, observable, and maintainable software solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership mindset, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Deliver high-quality software solutions within agreed timelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with urgency and ownership
- Contribute to production incident response and post-incident improvements
- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QE, SRE, and other squads to deliver business value
- Drive proactive maintenance and technical debt reduction initiatives
- Improve application reliability, performance, scalability, and security
- Document technical designs, decisions, and operational procedures when necessary
- Contribute reusable engineering solutions that benefit Scopus teams broadly
Requirements
- Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
- Strong expertise in Java backend development
- Openness to learn and contribute using new technologies when required
- Strong understanding of API and service development principles
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and resilient backend services
- Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Strong knowledge of agentic programming
- Understanding of software architecture and design principles
- Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Understanding of concurrency, resiliency, and performance optimization concepts
- Strong understanding of testing strategies including unit testing, mocking, and integration testing
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering quality standards