We are 3PILLAR GLOBAL
Position within Costa Rica.
We build breakthrough software products that power digital businesses. We are an innovative product development partner whose solutions drive rapid revenue, market share, and customer growth for industry leaders in Software and SaaS, Media and publishing, information services, and retail. Our key differentiator is our product mindset. Our development teams focus on building outcomes, and all of our team members around the globe are trained on the product mindset’s core values: – time to Value, Solve For Need, and Excel at Change. Our teams apply this mindset to build digital products that are customer-facing and revenue-generating. Our business-minded approach to agile development ensures that we align with client goals from the earliest conceptual stages through market launch and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.

Craft client code that is not just efficient but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.

Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.

Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.

Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.

Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.

Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.

Actively participate in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams and supporting the growth of technical capabilities.

Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 5+ years of experience/expertise in the following areas:

Backend: Java 17+ including Spring Boot and multithreaded programming, Spring Framework (Core, Web, Security), Hibernate / JPA, LomboK, Flyway (SQL migrations)

Frontend: ReactJS, JavaScript / TypeScript

Database: MySQL, SQL (queries, indexing, joins, etc.)

Testing: JUnit, Mockito, JUnit Jupiter

API & Data Exchange: Microservices, RESTful APIs, JSON

Authentication: Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms. Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, or Microsoft identity (Azure Active Directory)

Version Control & Collaboration: Git, Agile / Scrum methodology

General Knowledge / Nice to have: Basic knowledge of Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of DevOps practices (deployment, scripting, basic system operations)

Experience in Agile software development methodologies.

Expertise in applying Object-Oriented Programming principles (abstraction, encapsulation).

Experience in creating and implementing well-tested, scalable, and performant enterprise-level systems.

Practice and initiative mentoring other engineers and decision-makers throughout the organization.

Good understanding of SOLID principles.

Proficiency in the English language.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Experience with AWS cloud services

Familiarity with OpenAPI specifications

Knowledge of Go (Golang) and goroutines

Ability to write and maintain Bash scripts

Experience with network protocols such as SSH, SNMP, and Modbus

Experience with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, Prometheus)

Experience using Kotlin frameworks such as Ktor and Exposed

Experience configuring and managing Gradle projects

Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus

Experience using database backup tools

Experience working with API Gateways

Understanding of authentication/authorization protocols (e.g., LDAP, OAuth)

Experience with MDC (Mapped Diagnostic Context) logging and log aggregators (e.g., Graylog, VictoriaMetrics)

Experience troubleshooting JVM performance issues

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance benefits as per company policy.

Life Insurance as per company policy

12 days of paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays as per local law

Paternity and maternity leave as per as per local law

Marriage, bereavement and graduation leaves as per company policy

Sick leave and paid holidays as per local law

Christmas bonus as per local law

Saving Fund “Asociacion Solidarista”

Beach house (Managed by the Asociacion Solidarista)

Discounts in local shops

Direct deposit of payroll.

Paid professional certifications

#LI-Remote
What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?

At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it's the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.

You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams.

We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.

Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally.

Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼 Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam!

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