Senior Backend Developer Python & Java (On-Site)

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SENIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER / PYTHON & JAVA (ON-SITE PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for on-site position

Location: Porto Portugal

Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Onsite / Technical Squad

Language Requirements: Fluent English and Portuguese

Seniority: Senior (6 years)

Sector: Banking

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

Role Overview

We are looking for aSenior Backend Developer (Python & Java)to join atransversal development squadresponsible for theevolution maintenance and support of Data Solutions Platform applicationsrunning in production environments.

This role focuses onbackend systemsdeveloped mainly inPython and Java supporting a portfolio that includesweb-based applications and standalone services. You will play a key role inmodernizing existing solutions improving performance implementing new features and ensuring production stability.

This position is ideal for a developer who enjoyschallenging existing designs applyingsoftware engineering best practices and takingownership of mature business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Refactor evolve optimize and developbackend applications in Python and Java

Support the team across different backend areas when additional expertise is required

Promote and enforceclean code principlesandsoftware development best practices

Act as a driver fortechnical improvements and modernization initiatives

Participate actively incode reviews peer reviews and specification analysis

Collaborate with multiple teams to identify improvement opportunities and provide technical guidance

Take ownership ofproduction-ready applications performing deep functional and technical analysis

Translate stakeholder requirements intoclear actionable technical specifications

Ensure seamless evolution of applicationswithout disrupting live production environments

Required Technical Skills

Strong backend development experience withPython

Strong backend development experience withJavaandJava frameworks

Experience withREST APIsandservice / event-oriented architectures

Solid knowledge ofCI/CD pipelines(e.g. Jenkins GitLab SonarQube)

Experience withdependency management tools(Maven Gradle)

Strong experience inLinux / Unix environments

Hands-on experience withSpring Framework

Nice to Have

Experience withtest frameworks(JUnit Cucumber Selenium Jasmine JMeter)

Experience withOracle Database

Experience analysing and producingtechnical documentation

Experience working inAgile environments(Scrum Kanban Lean)

Languages

English Mandatory (C1 or higher)

Portuguese Fluent / Native

French Nice to have

Soft Skills

Autonomous organized and delivery-focused

Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Proactive in risk identification and issue prevention

Comfortable working withmulticultural and distributed teams

Ability to perform well under pressure and tight deadlines

Strong work ethic and high level of motivation

Keywords Must Be Clearly Listed in the CV

Senior Backend Developer Python Java Spring Framework REST APIs Backend Development CI/CD Jenkins GitLab SonarQube Maven Gradle Linux Unix Clean Code Software Best Practices Agile Scrum Kanban Oracle Database Porto English C1 Portuguese Fluent

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SENIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER / PYTHON & JAVA (ON-SITE PORTO)Portuguese company hires for on-site position Location: Porto Portugal Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered Work Model: Onsite / Technical Squad Language Requirements: Fluent English and Portuguese Seniority: Senior (6 y...