Backend Developer (Java)

Emagine is currently looking for a Backend Developer (Java) to join a long-term assignment with one of our international clients in the media and technology sector. This is a strategic opportunity to be part of a high-performing development team within a leading multinational company, contributing to the creation and maintenance of scalable, secure, and cloud-ready backend services.

The selected professional will work closely with international development squads, frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to design and deliver robust backend solutions in a fully remote setup based in Portugal.

Your main responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) or .NET (Core).
• Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure end-to-end product quality.
• Contribute to the definition of backend architecture and the integration of new features.
• Ensure code quality through unit/integration testing and adherence to clean code principles.
• Participate in code reviews and help drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and containerization using Docker within cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Work closely with DevOps practices and tooling, including Kubernetes, to support deployment, scalability, and reliability of services.

You bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Java (Spring Boot).
• Strong experience building and integrating REST APIs.
• Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
• Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and clean architecture.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience working in agile, international teams.
• Additional DevOps experience (Helm, Terraform, monitoring/logging stacks, etc.)

Work environment:

• Location: Remote (Portugal).
• Setup: 100% remote, flexible schedule, collaborative international team.
• Project type: Long-term engagement with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.