Senior Java Engineer, Python

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

📋 Description

• Create, develop, and sustain scalable backend services and APIs, focusing mainly on Java

• Produce high-quality production code as a fundamental part of everyday responsibilities

• Contribute to Python services and codebases as needed

• Operate across approximately three to four interconnected microservices

• Influence technical and architectural decisions

• Decompose complex requirements and guide their technical execution

• Review code and establish robust engineering standards

• Mentor engineers and offer technical direction without formal line-management duties

• Collaborate with Product Owners on requirements, trade-offs, and delivery methods

• Develop and manage cloud-native services, primarily utilizing AWS

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker

• Partner with DevOps engineers on CI/CD, deployment, scalability, and reliability

• Utilize data, analytics, and operational insights to inform technical decisions

• Contribute to testing, documentation, and continuous enhancement throughout the SDLC

• Facilitate the adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools and solutions where applicable

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend engineering

• Strong, recent, and practical commercial experience with Java

• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing microservices or distributed systems

• Professional experience contributing to production-level Python codebases

• Comprehensive knowledge of AWS and cloud-native application architecture

• Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker

• Experience in designing and integrating REST APIs

• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases

• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices

• Experience in influencing architecture or leading technical decisions

• Ability to review code and mentor fellow engineers

• Strong grasp of testing, maintainability, and production code quality

• Capability to work across multiple services and technical priorities simultaneously

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and product stakeholders

• Professional working proficiency in English (C1+)

• Nice to have: Familiarity with Azure in addition to AWS

• Nice to have: Experience in building or integrating AI-enabled products

• Nice to have: Knowledge of analytics, data processing, or event-driven systems

• Nice to have: Experience in an international, distributed engineering setting

• Nice to have: Prior experience supporting multiple engineering teams or product areas

🏝️ Benefits

• Long-term B2B engagement

• More than 20 days of paid time off

• Apple equipment provided

• Training and professional development budget

• Opportunity to work on internationally used AI-powered systems

• Collaboration with skilled, multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Inclusive and respectful workplace

• Fully remote work available within the EU