Globant S.A.

Java Developer / Architect

Globant S.A.$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in an architect or technical lead role
  • Expert-level Java proficiency (Java 11/17+) and knowledge of JVM ecosystem
  • Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, etc.)
  • Proven skills in designing microservices architectures and distributed systems
  • Experience in front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
  • Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design scalable, secure, full-stack Java applications
  • Lead technical aspects of client engagements, converting business needs into technical solutions
  • Define architectural standards and best coding practices across teams
  • Provide hands-on support for backend and frontend components when necessary
  • Conduct technical design reviews with client stakeholders
  • Evaluate and recommend technology stacks aligned with client goals
  • Implement microservices architectures and event-driven systems
  • Guide teams on CI/CD and DevOps practices while ensuring system optimization.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) with potential company matching
  • Generous parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Child hospitalization leave (up to 15 days annually)
  • Unique anniversary recognition day off
  • Graduation and birthing gifts available
  • Paid Jury duty up to 4 weeks per year
  • Flexible paid moving days (up to 2 days yearly)
  • Approximately 12 paid company holidays annually
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Java Solutions Architect / Full Stack Java Developer to join our technology consulting practice. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade applications for a diverse portfolio of clients, providing both hands-on technical leadership and strategic architectural guidance. This is a senior-level position requiring deep technical expertise, client-facing communication skills, and the ability to mentor development teams while driving solution architecture from concept through deployment.

Salary: Up to $130,000 - $160,000
Key Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, and oversee development of scalable, secure, full-stack Java applications for enterprise clients across industries
  • Serve as the technical lead on client engagements, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions and architecture blueprints
  • Define and enforce architectural standards, coding best practices, and design patterns across project teams
  • Provide hands-on development support for complex backend and frontend components when required, including proof-of-concepts and MVPs
  • Lead technical design reviews, architecture governance boards, and solution walkthroughs with client stakeholders
  • Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and cloud platforms aligned to client needs and modernization goals
  • Design and implement microservices architectures, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and event-driven systems
  • Guide teams on CI/CD pipeline design, DevOps practices, containerization, and cloud-native deployment strategies
  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and system optimization for high-availability applications
  • Mentor and upskill junior and mid-level developers; contribute to internal Communities of Practice and reusable accelerators
  • Support pre-sales activities including technical solutioning, proposal writing, and client presentations
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance standards throughout the SDLC
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years in an architect or technical lead capacity
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java (Java 11/17+) and the broader JVM ecosystem
  • Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Spring Data)
  • Proven expertise designing microservices architectures and distributed systems
  • Front-end development experience with modern frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design, GraphQL, and API gateway patterns
  • Hands-on experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) databases
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Experience with messaging/event streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
  • Deep understanding of design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and enterprise integration patterns
  • Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Prior consulting or professional services experience strongly preferred


Benefits for this position will likely include the following:

  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance benefits
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and a potential company match.
  • Parental leave for both birthing (up to 14 weeks of paid leave) and non-birthing parents (up to 4 weeks paid leave), as well as adoption leave (up to 8 weeks of paid leave), subject to qualifications
  • Child hospitalization leave (up to 15 paid calendar days per year), subject to qualifications
  • "Be kind to yourself day" on your anniversary (subject to terms and conditions)
  • Graduation and birthing gifts, subject to eligibility
  • Paid Jury duty (up to 4 weeks a year), subject to eligibility
  • Paid moving days (up to 2 days a year), subject to eligibility
  • Approximately 12 paid company holidays a year


Accommodations:

If you require accommodation, please contact the recruiting team

Remote Work:

Remote work permissibility may change based on business needs. For questions regarding work locations, speak directly with your hiring partner.

About Globant S.A.

Globant S.A. is a digital transformation services company that provides software development, data analytics, and user experience design services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Globant S.A. operates in over 16 countries and has over 16,000 employees worldwide. The company's clients include Fortune 500 companies in industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Globant S.A.
Size
24,500 employees
Market Cap
$6.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$48.9 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+32.1%
Revenue
$765.8 million
NASDAQ

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