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Encora

Senior Backend Engineer

Costa Rica
Level
Senior

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 22 October 2026.

About the role

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer
Key Skills: Java, Kotlin, Backend Development, High-Performance Systems, Resilient Systems
Experience: 2+ YOE
Location: Costa Rica
Mode: Remote.

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Backend Engineer (#20921-22-6) with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain reliable backend solutions using modern programming languages such as Java or Kotlin.

Contribute to the development and operation of large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

Continuously learn, adapt, and take on new technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with no prior experience.

Proficiency in one or more modern backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, or similar.

Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, and resilient systems.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Curiosity and willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

Preferred Skills:

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Exposure to large-scale, high-performance, and resilient backend environments.

Strong adaptability and interest in learning new technologies and tackling new technical challenges.

Posted On: 21-10-2026

At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Kotlin

Rare in Encora's other 181 open postings.

Standard for backend roles

Java

Common in backend postings at any company.

Compared with Encora's other open jobs.

The team: CSA Billable HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 94 open in CSA Billable. 90 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in July: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (59 of 94), SQL (59 of 94), CI/CD (58 of 94), Azure (52 of 94), AWS (36 of 94), REST (31 of 94), Databricks (30 of 94)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Encora's own job board.

Salary context

51 other open postings titled Senior Backend Engineer state a salary: median USD 170,000 to USD 225,000 a year.

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