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Why Tech Skills Won't Make You a Senior Java Developer | Java Rockstar Career #13 with Bruno Borges

Technical skills can get you a job, but they won't make you a senior developer. The real differentiators—the skills that command top salaries and leadership roles—lie elsewhere. In this episode of the Java Rockstar Career series, we sit down with Bruno Borges, a Java Champion and Principal Product Manager for Java at Microsoft. Bruno reveals why proactiveness, high-quality communication, and the ability to demonstrate business value are the true hallmarks of a senior engineer. Learn how to shift your resume from a list of technologies to a portfolio of impactful outcomes, master the art of storytelling to showcase your achievements (even under an NDA), and understand why networking is the single most important pillar of career growth. This conversation is a masterclass in the mindset required to move beyond just coding and become an indispensable engineering leader. Ready for your dream international Java job? 🌍✈️ Whether you want to work remotely for a global company or relocate to a new country, the first step is passing the technical interview. My free book is packed with the exact, real-world questions you'll face at top-tier companies. It's designed to get you over this single biggest hurdle and unlock the career you want. 🚀 Start Your Journey (Free Download): https://javachallengers.com/java-inte... VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing Bruno Borges: Java Champion & Principal PM at Microsoft 01:25 - Bruno's Career Trajectory: From a Scanner to a Global Tech Leader 06:41 - The Transition from Full-Time Developer to Product Manager 15:47 - The Strategy Behind Moving from Brazil to the US and then Canada 28:05 - The Java Job Market in Vancouver 32:17 - The #1 Resume Mistake: Highlighting Skills vs. Business Outcomes 40:40 - How to Tell Your Career Story (Even with an NDA) 50:27 - The 4 Stages of Growth: Information, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Value 54:40 - How to Become a Better Storyteller in Your Career 1:01:27 - A Day in the Life of a PM for Microsoft's OpenJDK 1:05:11 - The Real Challenge of Modernizing Legacy Java Applications 1:17:36 - Will AI Take Our Jobs? A Product Manager's Perspective 1:29:53 - The Journey to Becoming a Java Champion 1:39:22 - Why Networking is the True Pillar of Career Growth 1:42:40 - What Truly Defines a Senior Developer (Proactiveness & Communication) 1:48:38 - The Most Important Technical Skill Most Developers Overlook 1:54:57 - Critical Career Lessons: Why Your Java Knowledge is Never Wasted 2:05:01 - The Crucial Soft Skill: How to Show Your Work (Without Bragging) 2:16:16 - The Importance of Having a Mentor 2:28:06 - Bruno's Top Book Recommendation for Software Engineers ABOUT OUR GUEST Bruno Borges is a Java Champion and a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, where he focuses on the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK and helps drive Java adoption on Azure. With a career spanning over two decades at major companies like Oracle and Microsoft, Bruno has a wealth of experience in product management, developer advocacy, and community engagement. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Book - Enterprise Integration Patterns: A comprehensive guide to designing and deploying messaging solutions, highly recommended by Bruno for its practical patterns and insights. P.S. Want to accelerate your career even faster? Join our free weekly live sessions for intermediate and senior Java developers. Register here: https://javachallengers.com/weekly-li... #Java #SeniorDeveloper #CareerAdvice #Microsoft #BrunoBorges #ProductManagement #SoftSkills #JavaChampion #TechCareer #SoftwareEngineering #RafaelDelNero #JavaChallengers #JavaRockstarCareer