Senior Backend Engineer, Java

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Product, Design, and QA teams to envision, design, and deliver impactful features.

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that emphasizes reliability and testability.

• Integrate third-party services and APIs with strong error handling and graceful degradation.

• Improve system performance and developer experience through automation and code refactoring.

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues throughout the stack.

• Identify potential areas for technical enhancements.

• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

• Advocate for engineering best practices within the team.

• Document technical decisions, systems, and processes thoroughly.

• Utilize technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Over 5 years of hands-on professional experience in software engineering, focusing on backend development.

• In-depth knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.

• Strong understanding of modern backend architecture and engineering best practices.

• Experience in designing, building, and scaling web services, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong proficiency with relational databases and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.

• Exposure to frontend technologies such as AngularJS or React is an advantage.

• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.

• A structured approach to problem-solving.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid leave.

• An environment focused on learning and development.

• Opportunities for knowledge sharing.

• Training programs.

• Regular internal technical discussions.

• A people-first culture that prioritizes the well-being of team members.

• An inclusive work environment.

• A candidate-friendly hiring process that allows ample time for the take-home coding exercise.