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wundermanthompson · San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

📅 07/08/2026
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Who We Are VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. VML is part of WPP , the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML. Sobre WPP WPP es el socio de crecimiento de confianza para las marcas líderes del mundo. Unimos inteligencia de medios de vanguardia y soluciones de datos, creatividad de clase mundial, producción de próxima generación, soluciones empresariales transformadoras y asesoramiento estratégico experto en una única empresa, impulsada por talento excepcional y nuestra plataforma de marketing agencial, WPP Open, para ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar el cambio, capturar oportunidades y generar un crecimiento transformador. Para más información, visite WPP.com . VML Costa Rica, part of WP, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our Backend API Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable APIs that power our applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in Java and modern API development frameworks, with a focus on creating efficient, secure, and well-documented services. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Java and Spring frameworks Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with appropriate test coverage Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing API implementations Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards Optimize application performance and scalability Document APIs thoroughly for both internal and external consumers Contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 3+ years of professional experience in Java development Strong proficiency in Java 8+ and core Java concepts Extensive experience with Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot Proven experience in RESTful API design and development Solid understanding of API security best practices Experience with version control systems (Git) Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Desired Skills and Experience Experience with Spring Cloud for microservices architecture Proficiency with AWS services integration (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.) Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration Knowledge of DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases Familiarity with Mulesoft and Dataweave (optional but advantageous) Experience with API testing tools and methodologies Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, etc.) Knowledge of API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI) Experience with payment gateway integration (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Braintree) and secure transaction handling. En VML, parte de WPP, estamos comprometidos a fomentar un entorno laboral totalmente inclusivo que sea gratificante y propicie el desarrollo profesional. Creemos en la creación de un entorno de trabajo dinámico que valore la diversidad y la inclusión, y nos esforzamos por reclutar una lista diversa de candidatos para ayudarnos a lograr ese objetivo. Estaremos encantados de proporcionar acomodos razonables a las personas con discapacidades que necesiten un acomodo para usar o acceder al sitio de carreras de VML o para participar plenamente en el proceso de solicitud. Si necesita un acomodo para completar su solicitud u otro aspecto de nuestro proceso de reclutamiento debido a una discapacidad, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Recursos Humanos o envíe un correo electrónico a (contacto de RR. HH.) para solicitarla. Al hacer clic en "Enviar solicitud", la información que ingrese a continuación se enviará a VML. Antes de continuar, le sugerimos que revise nuestra Política de Privacidad de Reclutamiento . Los residentes de California deben revisar nuestro Aviso de Privacidad de Reclutamiento de California . En estos documentos se explica cómo utilizamos sus datos personales cuando solicita un puesto con nosotros, así como la forma en que puede actualizar o eliminar la información que nos ha proporcionado. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy . California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice . This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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