Software Developer (BR)

Descartes is a leading logistics and supply chain technology company that helps optimize global and domestic supply chains through innovative cloud-based solutions. They are seeking a backend software engineer to join their remote team, focusing on developing scalable microservices using Java and Kotlin, with responsibilities including API development, system design, and collaboration in an agile environment.

Location: Remote (Brazil)

Responsibilities

• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly for implementation planning, code generation, refactoring, documentation, test generation, troubleshooting, and code review.
• Apply strong engineering judgment when using AI tools, validating generated outputs for correctness, maintainability, security, and fitness for purpose.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and distributed systems using Java and Kotlin.
• Build and evolve APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, resilience, maintainability, and performance.
• Participate actively in the full software development lifecycle, from technical design and refinement to implementation, deployment, and production support.
• Work with event-driven architectures and messaging solutions such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• Collaborate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Contribute to CI/CD practices and help improve delivery speed, quality, and operational safety.
• Apply observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing, to improve service reliability and supportability.
• Lead or support troubleshooting during critical incidents, document findings properly, and contribute to postmortem analysis and continuous improvement actions.
• Produce and maintain clear technical and architectural documentation, including diagrams, RFCs, ADRs, Microservice Canvas, and similar artifacts.
• Mentor other developers and help elevate engineering standards, technical quality, and team maturity.
• Review solutions with attention to security, reliability, and alignment with architecture and business requirements.

Requirements

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and workflows, such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, spec-driven development, and reusable structured skills/workflows, to improve engineering productivity and quality.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code, tests, and technical suggestions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, business needs, and secure software practices.
• Ability to guide other developers in the effective and responsible use of AI in software development.
• Open-minded to new challenges, including learning new languages, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Strong experience with backend software development using Java and/or Kotlin.
• Solid knowledge of Spring Framework and its ecosystem.
• Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with production deployment tools and platforms such as Docker, ECS, Fargate, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
• Experience with event processing or message queues such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience delivering software with end-to-end ownership, from technical conception to production delivery and support.
• Strong proficiency with Git as a version control system.
• Ability to design robust solutions for complex technical problems.
• Experience with observability practices in microservices environments.
• Experience with SQL and common NoSQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
• Professional communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience mentoring other developers.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting sessions during critical incidents and contribute to postmortem sessions.
• Strong understanding of software engineering and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience reviewing code and solutions for adherence to common software security standards and industry best practices.
• Experience designing high-availability APIs and resilient backend services.
• Experience preparing architectural documentation and communicating technical complexity through diagrams and structured technical documents.

Additional Information

• This is a remote opportunity, open to applicants authorized to work in Brazil.
• The company uses English as the primary language, with localized communication where required.
• The role involves collaboration in a global organization with a focus on innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• The company values work-life balance, environmental responsibility, and a team-focused culture.
• The hiring process includes virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams, with AI tools supporting the process, but not used for decision-making.