HubMub
-
bridge351

Backend Developer

bridge351
Portugal · Full-time · Not Applicable
Mission

In an initial phase, design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend services in Java within a microservices architecture, ensuring quality, security, and performance.

In a second phase, evolve into a fullstack role, contributing to both backend and frontend development using modern technologies.

Responsibilities

Phase 1 – Backend Focus

  • Design and implement backend services using Java (Spring / Spring Boot) within a microservices architecture
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for integration with internal and external systems
  • Design, implement, and optimize relational and non-relational data models (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server), including complex queries and basic performance tuning

Phase 2 – Fullstack Evolution

  • Develop and maintain end-to-end web applications
  • Build modern, responsive user interfaces using React
  • Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js

Cross-Phase Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain Dockerfiles and configurations for containerized services
  • Follow best practices in version control, CI/CD, and deployments using Git and existing pipelines
  • Implement unit and integration tests, supporting quality across SIT, UAT, and production environments
  • Monitor, analyze, and resolve production incidents, ensuring system stability and observability
  • Collaborate with frontend teams, core system teams (Banka), and functional analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of codebase and architecture
  • Document services, APIs, data flows, and architectural decisions using tools such as Jira and Confluence

Technical Requirements

Phase 1

  • Strong experience in backend development with Java (Java 8+), preferably with Spring / Spring Boot
  • Practical experience with microservices architectures (REST communication, event-driven systems where applicable)
  • Solid understanding of REST API design (best practices, versioning, documentation)
  • Knowledge of backend security (authentication, authorization, handling sensitive data)
  • Nice to have: experience with messaging/event systems (Kafka, NATS, ActiveMQ), monitoring/logging, Kubernetes or container orchestration

Phase 2

  • Proven experience in fullstack development
  • Strong knowledge of React (hooks, state management, component lifecycle)
  • Experience with Node.js (Express or similar frameworks)
  • Experience working with REST APIs
  • Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and functional stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of ownership
  • Focus on quality, performance, and maintainability (clean, testable, well-structured code)
  • Openness to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and active participation in technical decisions

Requirements Summary

  • Seniority: ~5 years of experience in software development
  • Hybrid model: 2–3 days per week on-site in Lisbon

What can you expect from us?

Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team.

100% Remote opportunities

We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive.

International Career

  • You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world.
  • We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
  • And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…)

Extra Benefits & Perks

If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help!

As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.

Key Skills

Ranked by relevance

java microservices sql restful apis spring boot kubernetes postgresql sql server responsive server react nosql kafka cicd jira git
Login to Apply
🇵🇹

Country Guide

Portugal

Startup-friendly with strong expat appeal

Posted
May 05, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Lisboa
Company
bridge351

Industries

Software Development

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

Related Jobs

3 roles aligned with this opportunity

View all jobs
View Job Details
YO IT Consulting
Related

Backend Engineer - Remote

2026-05-28

Full-time
Not Applicable
Belgium
Software Development
Engineering
View Job Details
YO IT Consulting
Related

Backend Engineer - Remote

2026-05-27

Full-time
Not Applicable
Argentina
Software Development
Engineering
View Job Details
YO IT Consulting
Related

Backend Engineer - Remote

2026-05-27

Full-time
Not Applicable
Australia
Software Development
Engineering