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Lead Backend Developer

DSV


Job Location:

Lisbon - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Número da Solicitação de Emprego:121002
Horário: Full Time

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Backend Developer with strong experience in building scalable backend systems and distributed value engineers who are technology-agnostic and can easily adapt to new frameworks and technologies based on business needs. Experience with Java and Go is a strong advantage but flexibility and a strong engineering mindset are even more important.

Your responsibilities:

  • Owning and driving the development of backend services and products.
  • Designing scalable resilient and efficient backend solutions.
  • Partnering with Product Owners and Architects to define the technical vision.
  • Leading a cross-functional Agile team through planning delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Designing and maintaining microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Working with Kafka and integrating synchronous and asynchronous processes.
  • Supporting the modernization of monolithic systems into cloud-native solutions.
  • Writing and maintaining technical documentation

Our requirements:

  • Strong experience in backend development and software architecture.
  • Proven experience with distributed systems microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming design patterns and SOLID principles.
  • Experience with Kafka-based applications.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong SQL and database design skills (PostgreSQL SQL Server or similar).
  • Experience designing REST APIs and integrating complex systems.
  • Experience working in Agile and mentoring experience.
  • Experience withJava and/or Go is a strong advantage.
  • Knowledge of Angular or React is a plus.
  • Knowledge of OLTP/OLAP setups and multi-tenancy concepts

What we offer:

  • Permanent contract
  • Private medical care
  • English courses - financial or co-financed by company
  • Food allowance
  • Work schedule 35h/week
  • Hybrid and flexible work (3 days in a week at the office)
  • Comprehensive onboarding program
  • Buddy
  • Good access to public transports

DSV Global Transport and Logistics

Trabalhar na DSV significa trabalhar numa liga diferente.
Como líder global em transporte e logística estamos numa extraordinária viagem de crescimento. Vamos crescer juntos enquanto continuamos a inovar digitalizar e desenvolver as nossas conquistas.

Com cerca de 150.000 colegas em mais de 90 países trabalhamos todos os dias para oferecer serviços sólidos e satisfazer as necessidades dos nossos clientes ajudando-os a atingir os seus objetivos. Sabemos que a melhor forma de o conseguir é trazendo novos talentos novas perspetivas e indivíduos ambiciosos como você.

Na DSV o desempenho está no nosso ADN. Não trabalhamos apenas o nosso objetivo é moldar o futuro da logística. Esta ambição alimenta um ambiente dinâmico construído com base na colaboração mundial em equipa responsabilidade e ação. Valorizamos a inclusão acolhemos diferentes culturas e respeitamos a dignidade e os direitos de cada indivíduo. Se quer causar impacto ter a confiança dos clientes e desenvolver a sua carreira numa empresa com visão de futuro este é o lugar para estar.

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