Software Engineer - Java

About Caylent

Our capabilities span generative and agentic AI, cloud migration and modernization, cloud-native application development, data and analytics, DevOps, managed services, security and compliance, and customer experience transformation. At Caylent, our people always come first.

We are a fully remote global company with employees in Canada, the United States and Latin America. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity. Come talk to us to learn more about what it means to be a Caylien!

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing, developing, and deploying modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java and Angular, with working knowledge of Python as a secondary skill. You will work closely with solution architects and engineering teams to build scalable, cloud-native applications and reusable components that support client delivery and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
  

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and responsive frontend applications.
  

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
  

• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to deliver maintainable, production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements.
  

• Develop reusable components, libraries, and automation utilities to improve engineering efficiency.
  

• Integrate applications with enterprise systems, third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services.
  

• Utilize Python for scripting, automation, data processing, or backend services where applicable.
  

• Follow coding standards, security best practices, and documentation guidelines to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  

Cloud & DevOps

• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS using services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudWatch.
  

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
  

• Write automated unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability and performance.
  

• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize applications for scalability and performance.
  

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with architects, product managers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  

• Participate in design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to maintain engineering excellence.
  

• Contribute to proof-of-concepts and technical spikes to evaluate new technologies and frameworks.
  

• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and software engineering best practices.
  

• Contribute to reusable engineering assets, frameworks, and automation initiatives that accelerate project delivery.
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• 3+ years of software development experience.
  

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
  

• Working knowledge of Python for scripting or application development.
  

• Experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
  

• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and modern DevOps practices.
  

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
  

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  

• Exposure to cloud-native application development.
  

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or integrating AI APIs is a plus.
  

• Knowledge of Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is an advantage.