CI&T
CI&T
CI&T is a global technology transformation company founded in 1995, helping organizations modernize how they build, operate, and engage through digital products and services. Its work includes application modernization, cloud solutions, AI and data analytics, customer experience, product design, strategy consulting, and immersive experiences. With expertise serving industries such as consulting, healthcare, and marketing, CI&T brings together technology and business capabilities to support organizations pursuing growth and more efficient operations.

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Java — Brazil Remote

Modernize complex enterprise Java applications using AI-assisted development tools and structured engineering practices. CI&T helps large enterprises deploy AI, modernize technology, and connect software delivery to business outcomes.

Description

  • Develop and maintain complex Java applications and enterprise codebases
  • Reverse-engineer existing systems to assess architecture, dependencies, business logic, and technical constraints
  • Use AI-assisted tools for code generation, analysis, refactoring, testing, and documentation
  • Apply structured AI development methods, including reverse engineering, Spec-Driven Development, and automated test generation
  • Refactor and modernize Java applications by removing or replacing legacy dependencies and outdated components
  • Create and enhance automated tests to enable safer modernization and refactoring
  • Work with engineering teams and stakeholders to turn requirements and system behavior into maintainable technical solutions
  • Help teams establish repeatable, effective AI-assisted development practices
  • Maintain high standards for code quality, maintainability, testing, and engineering best practices
  • Help enterprise clients convert AI opportunities into business impact through AI deployment, AI-native execution, and technology-integrated solutions

Requirements

  • Extensive Java development experience, preferably with enterprise applications and complex existing systems
  • Hands-on experience developing, maintaining, refactoring, and modernizing Java applications
  • At least three months of team-project experience using Cursor as the primary AI code-generation tool, or at least six months using comparable tools such as Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Antigravity, or similar
  • Practical experience with structured, shared AI development workflows, especially reverse engineering and/or Spec-Driven Development
  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted methods to generate tests
  • Experience refactoring Java systems to remove or replace legacy dependencies
  • Ability to understand and navigate unfamiliar, complex codebases
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, including clean code, automated testing, version control, and collaborative development
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Knowledge of legacy Microsoft IE5 HTCs and DHTML architectures is a plus
  • Experience with Oracle Database schema upgrades and/or stored procedures is a plus
  • Experience with Oracle JDK 8 is a plus
  • Previous consulting experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Health and dental coverage
  • Meal and food allowance
  • Childcare assistance
  • Extended paternity leave
  • Profit Sharing and Results Participation (PLR)
  • Life insurance
  • Access to CI&T University for continuous learning
  • Discount club
  • Free online resources supporting physical, mental, and overall well-being
  • Pregnancy and responsible parenting course
  • Partnerships with online learning platforms
  • Language learning platform
  • Well-being team, inclusion specialists, and affinity groups
  • Access to Wellhub (Gympass), TotalPass, and partnerships with gyms and wellness professionals
  • Selection-process support and accommodations for people with disabilities

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