Backend Specialist

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Monks

São Paulo

On-site

Posted April 8, 2026

Job Description

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As a key member of the Backend Development team, you will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, documenting, installing, maintaining, and supporting applications that enable businesses to operate more efficiently and competitively.

Key Responsibilities

Core Development: Leverage your Java expertise to play a fundamental role in the development of platforms and solutions.
Agile Collaboration: Work effectively as a team member within an Agile development environment.
Effective Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with team members, leads, and management, both verbally and in writing.
Code Quality: Write programming code that meets agreed-upon requirements and is: 1) robust, 2) testable, 3) maintainable, and 4) well-documented/commented.
Interface Standards: Produce UI designs and implementations that adhere to industry best practices.
Security Compliance: Stay informed of and comply with Information Security controls and activities in alignment with defined corporate policies and strategies.
Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate potential issues with proposed designs and solutions.
Delivery: Consistently meet project deadlines and milestones.
Continuous Improvement: Flourish in a "continuous improvement" work culture.
Soft Skills: Demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive "can-do" attitude.
Performance: Consistently meet or exceed established performance targets.

Requirements

Experience: Proven experience with Java 7/8.
Language: English proficiency is mandatory.
Technical Design: Strong background in application design and analysis, design patterns, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Integrations: Experience with WebServices, REST APIs, and third-party API integrations (OAuth, social media, etc.).
Modern Tech Stack: Experience with modern technologies, including:

Cloud Environments: AWS (EC2), GCP, and/or Azure.
Containers/Virtualization: Docker and Vagrant.

Version Control & CI/CD: Proficiency in Git and/or BitBucket; experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional Background: Experience in consulting, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility, creativity, and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)

- Experience in CMS development.
- Experience with SpringBoot and the Spring framework/context.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

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