Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Role: Software Engineers Java

Location: LATAM

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Proficient in search and data processing systems using Elastic, Spring Framework, Kafka, event-driven processing and API’s.
Optimize and scale search and data processing infrastructure to handle growing data volumes and user requests
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Follow best practices for data indexing, search optimization, and data integrity
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability
Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high standard of code quality
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain cutting-edge

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proven experience with Elasticsearch and other search technologies
Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Java batch processing
Hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, PCF, AKS), and microservices architecture
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!