Java Software Engineer

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: €****
* RV.
Build scalable enterprise solutions in the banking sector.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you will be doing.
Software Development & EngineeringDesign, 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:AnalysisTechnical DesignDevelopmentTestingDeploymentMaintenanceEnsure code quality, security, scalability, and performance standards.
Apply clean code principles and software engineering best practices.
Collaboration & DeliveryWork 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 SupportHelp 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 QualificationsMust-Have Experience5+ 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 BootSpring CoreSpring BatchStrong understanding of SQL and relational databases such as:PostgreSQLOracleSybaseExperience 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 HaveFrontend 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 ProfileThe 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 YouHave 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 YourselfDo 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?
Keywords That Should Appear on Your ResumeJava, Java 8, Java 11, Java 17, Java 21, Java Software Engineer, Java Developer, Backend Developer, Fullstack Developer, Spring Boot, Spring Core, Spring Batch, Spring Framework, REST API, RESTful Services, Microservices, SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase, Relational Databases, Git, Maven, Gradle, CI/CD, DevOps, Unit Testing, Clean Code, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, AMQP, Apache Flink