Senior Java Engineer

Can you imagine yourself being part of a global, innovative, and ever-evolving project, where technology and creativity come together to create solutions that make a real impact? If you’re looking for a dynamic environment with a culture of collaboration and innovation, where you’ll have access to exciting challenges and real opportunities for growth, then this is the project for you!

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to work in this project in Porto, Braga, Coimbra or Lisbon (Hybrid).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies;
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to gather and refine requirements;
• Design and implement well-structured, testable, and efficient code to solve business needs;
• Create flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to support the development process;
• Develop unit, component, and integrated tests in collaboration with the QA team;
• Deploy applications in a Continuous Integration (CI) platform;
• Test and document implemented solutions to ensure high quality and maintainability;
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members;
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with mission-critical Java applications, particularly in the banking and finance sectors;
• In-depth understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies;
• Proficiency in relational databases, including knowledge of indexes, optimization, and ACID properties;
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including detailed knowledge of offsets, brokers, partitions, and consumer groups;
• Familiarity with modern observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, ELK stack, and Datadog;
• Experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices;
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous communication;
• Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, AWS, NoSQL databases, and messaging systems;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly;
• Leadership and mentorship abilities;
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes);
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud);
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL);
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices;
• Certification in Java development (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) is a plus.

What can you expect from us?

• Health insurance;
• A personalized training plan, with a budget to spend on the training and technical books you find necessary;
• Constant feedback so you can grow professionally;
• Remote onboarding process;
• Team events every semester so you can live new adventures;
• Culture of proximity and transparency. Your ideas and needs are heard and valued by us!