(EG0080) Java Engineer - Talent Connection

Real ownership from day one, not check-ins and micromanagement. That's what the Java Engineer role at Nortal looks like.

What working with us looks like

• Remote work with a LATAM team. Coffee breaks, tech talks, and games keep it human, even at a distance.
• No micromanagement. We hire for autonomy and expect you to use it.
• Support beyond the job. Our People Care team helps with time off, wellness, and anything in between.
• Our accounts team handles client relationships, so you focus on the work.

What you get

• Competitive USD salary.
• Full remote work, with coworking spaces across LATAM if you want to meet the team in person.
• Paid time off under your country's rules, at full salary.
• National holidays.
• Sick leave, no stress attached.
• A yearly refundable credit. Spend it on anything related to your health and well-being.
• A day off for your birthday.

About this search

Great talent doesn't wait for job postings, so we don't either. We're building a network of skilled professionals for roles that come up regularly with our clients.

Join our Future Talent network and you'll be one of the first people we reach when the right opening appears. We make around 160 hires a year, so it happens often.

The role

As a Java Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications, taking ownership of features and system components from design through production. You will work in an AI-first engineering environment, combining AI-powered development tools and agentic workflows with sound engineering judgment and accountability.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and international clients on potential future opportunities, with scope for technical and professional growth.

Your day-to-day:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable Java applications and backend services.
• Use AI-powered development tools and agentic workflows throughout design, implementation, testing, code review, refactoring, and optimization.
• Own assigned features and components from technical design through deployment and maintenance.
• Apply engineering judgment to AI-generated solutions, ensuring code quality, security, maintainability, and correctness.
• Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and clients to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices and development processes.
• Take part in Nortal's Technical Interviewer Program, conducting technical interviews for your account and other accounts to help build the teams behind Nortal's growth.

 What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience, primarily with Java.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and backend application development.
• Practical experience with relational databases, SQL, and data modeling.
• Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed system fundamentals.
• Experience with automated testing, including unit and integration testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools in software engineering tasks.
• Ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated code and solutions.
• Understanding of secure software development practices, including responsible use of AI tools and handling of sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical ownership, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced English Level is required for this role as you will work with US clients. Effective communication in English is essential to deliver the best solutions to our clients and expand your horizons.

How the process works

1. Apply and upload your resume.
2. We review your profile and add it to our talent database.
3. We reach out for an interview to learn about your experience and share more about what we're looking for.
4. When a role opens that fits, we contact you to start the process. Because we already know you, it moves faster.
5. No intermediaries. You deal with us directly.

About Nortal

For over 25 years, we've built the systems that global enterprises and public institutions run on. Today, that means using AI and data to help organizations make better decisions, not just build what they asked for.

We believe good solutions don't have to be complicated. That's why our clients trust us with the initiatives that matter most.

Real ownership, real impact, no micromanagement. If that's what you're after, apply now. 👇