Java software engineer (backend / fullstack) (hybrid)

JAVA SOFTWARE ENGINEER (BACKEND / FULLSTACK) (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal

⚠️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid – 50% Remote / 50% On-site

️ Language Requirements: English Professional/Fluent mandatory, French notions highly valued

Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €1700 - 2000 RV (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

Build Scalable Enterprise Solutions in the Banking Sector

We are looking for talented and motivated Java Software Engineers with a Backend or Fullstack background to join dynamic, international teams working on enterprise-grade applications in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Java professionals who enjoy building scalable systems, contributing to modern software architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across business, product, QA, DevOps, and support areas.

You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and production support.

What You Will Be Doing

Software Development & Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Java.
• Develop backend services, REST APIs, batch processes, and/or fullstack applications.
• Contribute to microservices-based architectures and enterprise application development.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle:
• Analysis
• Technical Design
• Development
• Testing
• Deployment
• Maintenance
• Ensure code quality, security, scalability, and performance standards.
• Apply clean code principles and software engineering best practices.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners, QA Engineers, DevOps teams, and Support teams.
• Participate in Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Contribute to technical discussions and architecture decisions.
• Take part in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide accurate estimates and support delivery planning.

DevOps, CI/CD & Production Support

• Help implement and follow CI/CD and DevOps best practices.
• Work with version control and build tools such as Git, Maven, and Gradle.
• Support production systems, including troubleshooting and L3 support when required.
• Collaborate on automation, deployment, and operational reliability improvements.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Experience

• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably with Java.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java versions 8 through 21.
• Solid knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, including:
• Spring Boot
• Spring Core
• Spring Batch
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases such as:
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle
• Sybase
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with Git and build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of unit testing and clean coding principles.
• Professional or fluent English communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Frontend experience with Angular, React, or modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or AMQP.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Knowledge of stream processing tools such as Apache Flink.
• Experience in data processing, referential data, or data governance.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, shell scripting, or automation.
• Understanding of financial systems, trading platforms, or banking environments.
• French notions or conversational French skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Java engineer with strong backend expertise and the flexibility to contribute to fullstack development when needed.

You are likely a great fit if you:

✔ Have solid experience building enterprise-grade Java applications.

✔ Are confident working with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and relational databases.

✔ Care about clean code, software quality, performance, and maintainability.

✔ Enjoy solving technical challenges in complex and highly regulated environments.

✔ Are comfortable collaborating with international and cross-functional teams.

✔ Have experience or interest in banking, financial systems, trading, or data-driven platforms.

✔ Understand DevOps practices and enjoy contributing to automation and delivery improvements.

✔ Can communicate effectively in English in a professional environment.

Before You Apply – Ask Yourself

• Do you have at least 5 years of software development experience?
• Are you confident developing applications with Java and Spring Boot?
• Have you worked with REST APIs and microservices architecture?
• Do you have strong SQL and relational database experience?
• Have you used Git, Maven, or Gradle in professional projects?
• Are you familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices?
• Have you worked in Agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban?
• Are you comfortable providing troubleshooting and L3 support when required?
• Do you have professional or fluent English communication skills?
• Are you available to work in a hybrid model in Lisbon or Porto?

If you answered "Yes" to most of these questions, this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Keywords That Should Appear on Your Resume

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