Middle/Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

About the Client

A major Brazilian financial institution specializing in investment banking, wealth management, and corporate lending. The customer develops secure digital banking platforms and financial solutions to serve a diverse global client base.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and enhance backend applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and resilience.
• Develop and maintain microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Quarkus.
• Build cloud-native, event-driven solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Design and implement distributed architectures using: Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon API Gateway
• Implement observability best practices, including logging, metrics, monitoring, and distributed tracing.
• Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Drive code quality, engineering best practices, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, such as Cursor and developer copilots, to improve productivity and software quality.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams using Agile methodologies.

What You Bring

• Proven mid-to-senior level backend experience in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Java.
• Hands-on experience developing applications with Spring Boot and Quarkus.
• Strong experience with AWS, including: Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon API Gateway
• Experience designing and developing microservices.
• Strong understanding of distributed and event-driven architectures.
• Experience implementing observability practices, including logging, metrics, and tracing.
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum) environments.
• Experience using AI-powered software development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar developer assistants.

Nice to have

• Experience with reactive programming using Mutiny or Project Reactor.
• Experience within investment banking, capital markets, or financial services.
• Familiarity with the Nasdaq Calypso platform.
• Experience optimizing highly scalable, mission-critical backend systems.

English level

Intermediate

Work type: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs
• Compensation details are shared with candidates at the early stage of the recruitment process.
• The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.

Your Benefits at Exadel

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

• International projects
• In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
• Medical healthcare
• Recognition program
• Ongoing learning & reimbursement 
• Well-being program
• Team events & local benefits 
• Sports compensation 
• Referral bonuses 
• Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.