Devops application manager (hybrid)

DEVOPS APPLICATION MANAGER (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Porto or Lisbon, Portugal

⚠️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

️ Language Requirements: English C1 and basic French

Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €4500 - 4800 RV / €2700 - 3000 CTI (gross value)

⚠️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a DevOps Application Manager to join an international banking programme covering reference data products for third-party individuals and entities.

These applications connect to external public and market data providers and serve as authoritative data sources for the organisation. The programme aims to ensure high data quality and consistency across systems while reducing reporting discrepancies.

The role combines hands-on Java development, back-end architecture and CI/CD practices, with opportunities to contribute across technical business analysis, development and technical leadership.

Main Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable back-end architectures.
• Develop and enhance application components using Java and the Spring framework.
• Standardise build, testing and deployment processes according to CI/CD best practices.
• Implement APIs and other solutions for exposing data.
• Participate in validation activities with end users.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and support change.
• Apply sound engineering practices, including microservices, unit testing and version control.

Required Skills and Experience

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and deep knowledge of the Spring framework.
• Advanced SQL skills, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, microservices, unit testing and version control.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or IBM Cloud.
• Experience with Docker containerisation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence and ALM.
• Interest in combining Technical Business Analyst, Developer and Tech Lead responsibilities.
• English proficiency at C1 level.
• Basic knowledge of French.

Nice to Have

• Experience with third-party data.
• Knowledge of data governance and data management.
• Previous familiarity with the client’s IT environment.

Personal Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration across business and IT teams.
• Creativity and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand functional requests, explain solutions and support change.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Rigour and attention to detail.

Ideal Profile

An experienced professional with strong Java, Spring and PostgreSQL skills who combines software development with DevOps practices and architectural thinking. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across technical and functional responsibilities and contributing to reliable applications that support critical reference data.

Candidate Questions

1. What experience do you have with Java and the Spring framework?
2. Can you describe a secure and scalable back-end architecture you helped design?
3. How have you used advanced SQL and PostgreSQL in professional projects?
4. What CI/CD processes and engineering practices have you implemented?
5. What experience do you have with cloud platforms and Docker?
6. Have you developed APIs for exposing or integrating data?
7. Have you combined technical business analysis, development and technical leadership responsibilities?
8. Do you have experience with third-party data, data governance or reference data management?
9. What are your current English and French proficiency levels?
10. Are you available to work in Porto or Lisbon?
11. Are the proposed conditions of €4800 RV or €3000 gross CTI aligned with your expectations?
12. Are you available to start in December 2026?

Keywords

DevOps Application Manager, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, Advanced SQL, Back-End Architecture, CI/CD, Microservices, Unit Testing, Version Control, Docker, AWS, IBM Cloud, APIs, Agile, Jira, Confluence, ALM, Reference Data, Data Governance, Data Management.

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