Junior Java Developer

At Hexa Consulting, we want to spread transparency and enable diverse tech careers. Based in Portugal, we answer the increasing demand in the IT sector.

Our mission is to build strong relationships, be a leading partner through a differentiated approach in IT consulting, and contribute to the professional and personal development of our team.

We work with Nearshore projects, TM & Project Development, Service & Service Management, and Tech Academies.

We're looking for a Junior Java Developer with at least 1 year of professional experience to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about backend development, clean code, and want to work on meaningful projects using modern tech stacks, we’d love to meet you!

🚀 What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java.
• Follow and promote the best development practices: SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to test automation and continuous integration pipelines.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams.
• Support the integration and evolution of cloud-native architectures (preferably Azure or AWS).

🧠 What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+ preferred).
• Knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS is a strong advantage).
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and clean code practices.
• Team player with strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

🌟 Nice to have:

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Understanding of containerization (Docker).
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL databases.

🎁 What we offer:

• A stable, technically challenging project with modern practices and tooling.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on continuous learning.
• Hybrid model: 2 days/week onsite in our Porto office.
• Continuous training and personalized career development plans.
• Health insurance and exclusive Hexa+ benefits.

💬 About Hexa:

At Hexa Consulting, we believe technology is built by people and for people. We create healthy and challenging work environments where technical growth and personal development go hand in hand.

If you’re living in Portugal, and looking for your next big challenge, don’t miss this opportunity. Be part of our journey at Hexa Consulting!