Senior Full Stack Platform Engineer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Full Stack Platform Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Costa Rica.

Our client is a leader in analytic advisory services and technology solutions for financial institutions.

You will be responsible for building scalable, enterprise-grade applications within the App & API Platform Team. The perfect candidate is experienced across the stack: front-end, back-end, and cloud infrastructure, and brings hands-on experience with a modern toolset including Java Spring Boot, Angular, Databricks, AWS, and relational databases.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on full-stack applications.
• Strong knowledge of Java (Spring Boot)/Spark for backend development.
• Experience in front-end UI development is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of Angular (preferred) or React with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with SQL and major relational databases like SQL Server or Postgres.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with Git and DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IAC).
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and implement scalable solutions for complex problems.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Have

• Strong experience with AWS services, including IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools.
• Knowledge of the Spring framework in Java.
• Experience in optimizing application performance and scalability, handling large datasets with millions to hundreds of millions of rows.
• Understanding of data warehousing and data transformation technology.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, dynamic user interfaces with Angular and TypeScript. Ensure seamless user experiences across various devices and platforms.
• Develop scalable APIs and data services using Java (Spring Boot), Databricks, and relational databases like PostgreSQL/SQL Server to support application logic and data processing.
• Write clean, well-documented code and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Leverage AWS services for cloud-based solutions, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling of applications.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and contributing to the engineering team's overall improvement.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software on time.

WE OFFER

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus in the amount of 50% of the monthly payment.
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
• 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, 10 sick leaves.
• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Fun corporate online\offline celebrations and activities.
• Well-established remote culture.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!