Full Stack Java Developer

Job Description:

• Main duties will include designing and implementing new features, optimizing, and maintaining existing code, and ensuring the software meets high-quality standards through testing, debugging, static code analysis, and security vulnerability scanning
• Will work from our offices in Porto (hybrid model) collaborating daily with a global team in a multi-cultural context

Main Tasks:

• Participate in the development cycle of web applications:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and propose solutions
• Develop and enhance software applications using Java and related technologies
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL procedures for efficient data retrieval and manipulation
• Integrate applications with other enterprise systems, using industry-standard integration technologies and best practices
• Design and implement unitary and integration tests
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines, and drive the adoption of best practices across the team
• Conduct code reviews, provide recommendations, and lead code refactoring and performance enhancement efforts
• Troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions
• Participate in the delivery of the product components in the different environments, in close collaboration with other teams whenever necessary

Technical Skills:

• Full stack Software Development skills in Java (Java 21, Spring Boot), Javascript, Javascript frameworks (angular)
• SQL development skills on T-SQL (SYBASE) or similar transactional SQL based language
• Professional working experience in web applications development / architecture in agile development projects
• Programming, composing, and delivering solutions on a cloud stack using continuous delivery
• 3+ years of Java development experience, including microservices
• 2+ years with frontend frameworks like React and Angular
• Proficient in Spring Framework, including Spring Boot
• Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes (AWS ECS is a plus)
• Experience in unit and integration testing using JUnit 5, Mockito
• Proficient in GIT, with knowledge of branching strategies
• Knowledge of Hibernate or other ORM tools
• Proficient in Gradle and Maven for build automation
• Understanding of design patterns and best practices
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a related field

Language Skills:

• English (Expert)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English is the project working language)
• Agile mindset: flexible and continuous improvement oriented
• Autonomy
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach
• Results oriented without losing focus on quality