Growth Acceleration PartnersGP

Staff Java Software Engineer

Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services firm offering custom software and data engineering solutions.

Growth Acceleration Partners

Employee count: 501-1000

Costa Rica only

WHAT WE DO

Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a consulting and technology services company. We consult, design, build and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions for clients. With modernization services and AI tools, we help businesses achieve a competitive advantage through technology. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams use end-to-end solutions to innovate and align with your business goals. We have 600+ English-speaking engineers based in Latin America and approximately 20 U.S.-based engineers. With some of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry, GAP’s focus is customer and employee success.

GAP is a woman-owned company headquartered in Austin Texas. We are a values-based company focused on growing our people by investing in education, onsite English classes and training in the latest technologies, including AI, data analytics and machine learning. Our goal is to provide solutions for our customers that help them achieve critical business outcomes, while enabling our GAPSters and our communities to attain long-term success.

Summary

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java to join our high-performing engineering team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems that power our core applications.

As a Staff Engineer, you bring a wealth of experience and serve as a key technical leader. You’ll influence architectural direction, mentor other engineers, and drive best practices across the organization. Your problem-solving skills and technical leadership will be essential in tackling complex challenges, ensuring code quality, and contributing to the strategic evolution of our platforms.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Professional Experience

  • 8+ years of experience building software applications in production environments.
  • 5+ years of professional experience working with Java.

Required Technical Skills

  • Expertise in Java 8+ and Spring Framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring MVC).
  • Proficient with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab)
  • Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL) and efficient data access patterns.
  • Skilled in developing and integrating APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).
  • Strong background in unit testing and maintaining high code quality standards.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
  • Awareness of security best practices (e.g., OWASP, OAuth).
  • Experience in optimizing application performance, including caching and tuning.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Soft Skills

  • Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to mentor, support, and guide fellow engineers.
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization.
  • Eager to adopt and integrate new technologies and frameworks.
  • Skilled in technical troubleshooting and decision-making in complex environments.

At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.

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Costa Rica +/- 0 hours

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At Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), we consult, design, build, and deliver revenue-generating software and data solutions for clients. Our focus on digital solutions and innovative technology allows us to partner with businesses of all sizes to achieve their goals. We emphasize the importance of customized software development, offering services that can transform the way clients operate in a competitive marketplace.

Founded in 2007, GAP has evolved into a trusted consulting and technology services company. We specialize in custom software, data engineering, and modernization solutions designed to accelerate our clients’ digital transformation journeys. Our expert teams leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to ensure that our solutions not only meet but exceed expectations. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, our diverse client base benefits from our commitment to excellence and our tailored approach to every project.

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