# Senior Java Developer - Company: [Southgeeks]() - Location: Remote - Remote: Yes - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: August 26, 2026 ## Job description Hi there :) Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't quite master! ## **About Us** At South Geeks, we connect top-performing engineers from Latin America with global organizations building meaningful, long-term products. We focus on high-impact work, strong technical environments, and creating spaces where professionals can grow, contribute, and thrive. ## **About the Client** Our client is a global nonprofit technology organization dedicated to helping people discover, preserve, and connect family history data. They operate large-scale, cloud-based platforms used by millions worldwide, where data accuracy, integrity, and reliability are critical to the mission. ## **About the Role** We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java) who combines strong backend engineering skills with a deep interest in data quality and large-scale data correction. This is a highly technical position focused on investigating data issues, debugging complex systems, and writing substantial Java code to repair and improve massive datasets. You’ll work in an iterative, fast-moving environment, diagnosing issues across distributed systems, building safe and repeatable repair workflows, and ensuring data correctness across millions of records. ## **Key Responsibilities** * Investigate, diagnose, and resolve data-quality issues in large-scale backend systems. * Design and implement Java-based repair and correction pipelines for high-volume datasets. * Debug and fix issues in existing Java codebases supporting distributed systems. * Build safe, idempotent jobs to correct data without introducing regressions. * Leverage AWS services (such as S3, SQS, and Lambda) to support queue-driven and batch workflows. * Analyze system behavior related to performance, concurrency, and memory usage. * Clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## **Required Skills & Experience** * 6+ years of professional experience developing Java in large-scale backend systems. * Strong debugging, triage, and data analysis skills. * Experience working with distributed systems and high-volume processing pipelines. * Hands-on experience with AWS, including services such as S3, SQS, and Lambda. * Solid understanding of performance optimization, concurrency, and memory-efficient design patterns. * Ability to design reliable, repeatable data repair workflows. * Comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving problem spaces and deriving practical solutions. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical findings clearly. ## **Nice to Have** * Experience working with genealogical, historical, or highly interrelated datasets. * Familiarity with queue-driven architectures and event-based processing. * Experience improving data integrity in legacy or long-lived systems. ## **Our Team** We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and goals. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive. ## **What We Offer** * Long-term projects * 100% remote work * Payment in USD * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Work-from-home & training reimbursement * English lessons * Technical training * Career coaching ## Apply [Apply on Southgeeks]() Canonical job page: