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Software Developer - Java

Sovos

Sovos

Software Engineering
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Posted on Jun 7, 2025

Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionising how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

The Software Engineer can leverage technology to solve difficult problems at scale, taking into consideration aspects like security, performance, reliability and maintainability. This role challenges the individual to adapt quickly and work effectively as a team leader, sharing technical knowledge and leading the team to build and deploy high quality software that satisfies our customers.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

More specifically, you will:

  • Competent in SDLC and active participant in all major activities
  • Development skills using TDD and CI practices
  • Collaborate in a cross-functional Agile Team.
  • Participate in planning meetings, estimate tasks, do code review and code in pairs.
  • Seize opportunities to improve processes, standards and practices
  • Capable of troubleshooting issues & bugs within their application of expertise
  • Mentor less experienced members of our team
  • Take part in an active culture of learning by exploring new technologies, participating in knowledge shares, attending conferences, and collaborating with local developer bootcamps
  • Implement backend business logic using Java 8 or above
  • Advanced English skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking)

What We Need From You:

  • 5+ years of successfully working in a team-oriented development organization
  • Expertise in the following technologies and frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot Java EE / Jakarta EE
  • In Memory data structure and caching mechanisms like Redis, Hazelcast
  • Experience in messaging software such as Kafka, RabbitMQ
  • Web Services (SOAP, REST)
  • Experience in development practices such as refactoring, pair programming, TDD(Test Driven Development)
  • Experience in Continuous Delivery and build pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
  • Strong ability to apply OOP Concepts, SOLID principles, Clean Code, Design Patterns to solve complex problems
  • Preferably experienced in distributed architecture with fault tolerancy and loose coupling.
  • Containerization(Docker, Kubernetes) is a big plus.
  • Experience on NoSQL databases like ElasticSearch, MongoDB is a plus
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Strong technical documentation and verbal/written communication skills

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside

  • Comprehensive Health benefits
  • Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Globally recognized Training and Development programs
  • Virtual English Club through Rosetta Stone, and more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against race, colour, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law. At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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