Senior Backend Engineer (Java / React) at Tenpo

Language

Setup: Remote
Location: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

Description

Tenpo is hiring a Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development for its neobank in Chile. The role is approximately 80% backend and 20% frontend, using Java and Spring Boot as primary technologies, with React and TypeScript for frontend integration. Responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, developing microservices, optimizing SQL, integrating frontend and backend solutions, participating in architecture decisions, resolving incidents, and improving engineering practices. The position requires at least three years of software development experience, strong backend and microservices experience, and complementary frontend knowledge. It offers remote work and benefits including training, birthday leave, and early Friday departures.

Required Skills

Java
Spring Boot
REST APIs
Microservices
SQL
React
TypeScript
Git
SOLID principles

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least 3 years of software development experience, ideally with a strong backend focus
Experience developing applications and microservices with Java and Spring Boot
Experience designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational databases and SQL, including query design and optimization
Experience working with Git and collaborative development workflows
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with event-driven architectures and/or Kafka
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines
Experience with Docker and basic orchestration concepts
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience implementing unit and integration testing
Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools
Experience with microfrontends and/or Module Federation
Experience with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, or pnpm
Experience using Cloudflare Pages
Knowledge of Figma and the ability to interpret layouts, typography, and design specifications
Experience developing responsive interfaces