Software Developer - Java
Fime is a globally recognised international player providing deep expertise across digital payments, mobility services, and digital identity. We work with leading organisations worldwide to solve complex challenges, identify emerging opportunities, and future-proof their strategies.Our team of 900+ experts operates in over 20 locations around the globe, delivering solutions that support millions of transactions every day, across global markets. What sets us apart is our values: we are curious, creative, and highly collaborative, with a strong commitment to integrity - we do the right thing for our clients, our people, and our shareholders.
At Fime, the work is varied and intellectually stimulating. No two days are the same, and you will be surrounded by smart, engaged colleagues who value learning and continuous improvement.
MISSION
As a Software Developer, you will be an active contributor to building and maintaining reliable software solutions within the payment industry. Working as part of an established development team, you will take ownership of features and tasks across the full development lifecycle, growing your technical skills while delivering real value to clients. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to support the smooth operation of our products and report directly to the Software Development Manager.
ACTIVITIES
- Implement, test, and maintain Java-based microservices and systems, working within defined standards for performance, security, and accessibility requirements (WCAG, ARIA).
- Support the monitoring and troubleshooting of customer-facing platforms, contributing to the diagnosis and resolution of production issues under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Work within Agile practices (Scrum, CI/CD, automated testing) using Git-based workflows (branching, PRs, version control), participate in code reviews, and engage with quality tools such as SonarQube.
- Gain hands-on experience in cloud and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform) and contribute to the development of RESTful and event-driven APIs with databases.
- Support teammates by sharing knowledge, welcoming feedback, and actively developing your understanding of best practices across the team.
- Participate in technical discussions, show curiosity toward emerging technologies, and contribute ideas for improving development processes.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, designers, and fellow software engineers to help deliver seamless user experiences.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- 3–5 years of professional experience in software development with Java; exposure to the payment industry is an advantage.
- Solid working knowledge of Java, including Java 8+ features, with a good understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and core concepts such as MVC, JDBC, and RESTful API design and development.
- Practical experience with modern Java frameworks, particularly Spring Boot and Spring MVC, as well as familiarity with alternatives such as Micronaut or Quarkus.
- Some familiarity with RESTful and event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ) and an awareness of distributed system principles.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP in a professional context.
- Ability to write readable, maintainable code with a developing appreciation for testing and CI/CD practices.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- A completed degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- System Design & APIs: Foundational knowledge of system design and API development (REST, GraphQL), with a willingness to deepen this understanding.
- Cloud & Containerization: Working familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure; some exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
- Databases: Practical experience with relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
- DevOps & Testing: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches (unit, integration, E2E).
- Engineering Practices: Awareness of secure coding principles, performance considerations, and participation in code reviews as both a contributor and a learner.
- AI-Assisted Development: Comfortable using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Cursor to support and accelerate day-to-day development work.
- Fluency in English and Portuguese
Contract: Permanent, full‑time
Starting date: Asap
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil - hybrid