Senior .Net Tech Lead | Azure

It's more than a job In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel's global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine. As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d), you will take technical ownership of Java-based application development and play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our logistics solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the full software lifecycle from concept to production while continuously improving our systems through the integration of modern tools and technologies. This role is ideal for someone with a strong architectural mindset, hands-on Java expertise, and a passion for agile development. How you create impact
- Take technical ownership of application development with a strong focus on Java.
- Design and evolve service-oriented architectures tailored to the logistics industry.
- Drive the full development lifecycle: ideation, design, prototyping, implementation, and production integration.
- Collaborate with product owners and domain experts across business units to align technical solutions with business needs.
- Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability.
- Advanced hands-on experience with Java technologies such as Spring Boot, JPA (Hibernate), JUnit, and Mockito, and it is good to have in experience with Swing and/or SWT for desktop application development. What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- At least 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong experience in software architecture and Java development.
- Proficient with tools such as Maven, Jenkins, and Git; experience with IntelliJ IDEA, Docker, OpenShift, or AWS is a plus.
- Familiar with agile ways of working and proactive in improving processes.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly understand complex systems.
- Excellent English communication skills and a collaborative, knowledge-sharing mindset. What's in it for you You will have a direct influence on the future of logistics and IT. Your colleagues are experts who shape the IT industry in Portugal and worldwide. We want you to feel comfortable in your working surroundings. Therefore, we are offering you flexible

working hours
and mobile working arrangements. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and diversity. Kuehne+Nagel offers you a custom-made career
- through individual planning and supervisors who support and advise you in every way. You get supported by many work-life balance offerings and supplementary health insurance. Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life
- from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward,

we offer
a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am
- 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours. It's more than a job This Kuehne+Nagel Human Resources role covers recruiting, compensation, talent management and. toys. Yes, toys. Because your efforts create a functional and positive workplace that allows teams to stay focused on helping toy manufacturers, for example, get their products to stores and children around the world. Working in HR at Kuehne+Nagel brings more joy than we imagine. You will join as a member of our newly formed Cloud Value Engineering team (CVE) in our IT hub in Porto. The team is part of our global CCoE / Cloud Business Office function, KN Cloud Office. From Porto, you will contribute to our distributed team across European IT hubs in Hamburg (Germany) and Tallinn (Estonia), as well as digital product development, operational services, and stakeholder management. Please note: The details below refer to the aggregated responsibilities and skills of the CVE team in the CFM domain. These are distributed among individual team members according to personal profile and experience. As a common char