Backend Developer

Innovation & Engineering HUB; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid model

Health care and life insurance

Social benefits and discounts

Training and career development

Job summary

Innovation & Engineering Hub in Lisbon is seeking a Backend Developer to build and operate scalable Python-based services in AWS, aligned with Clean Code and Clean Architecture.

You will own design, implementation, testing, and deployment of backend solutions, collaborating with an international team, and contributing to microservice architectures. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or equivalent, 5+ years of software development, and deep experience with Python, Flask, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, deploy, and run backend solutions using AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code using Python.
• Follow Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles and apply design patterns.
• Take end-to-end ownership of your products and collaborate with international teams.
• Improve services, tooling, and processes with the global team.

Skills

Python

Flask

AWS

CI/CD

GitLab

System Design

Clean Code

Clean Architecture

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS CDK

Job description

Annual gross salary range: Min. 29,505€ - Max. 57,225€

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering, consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication and administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.

We are currently hiring a Backend Developer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon

Who are we?

At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D — home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:

Automated Driving

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.

What do we do on our team?

We develop digital products and services for the TRATON Group, the heavy truck and bus division of the Volkswagen Group. Our Connected Maps service delivers up-to‑date online map information directly to vehicles, enhancing fleet performance and operational efficiency. The system supports over‑the‑air map data management and provides real‑time map insights to various vehicle functions, improving routing, efficiency, and navigation capabilities for our customers’ fleets. The service is live for Scania and MAN and will be rolled out later to our Trucks in North and South America. We’re looking for passionate team members to help develop these essential functions for our current and our future vehicle fleet.

What will your responsbilities be?

• Build, test, deploy, and run backend solutions using AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Build products that directly interact with our vehicle fleet and customer systems.
• Apply excellent problem‑solving skills to design consistent and reliable solutions and systems.
• Write high‑quality, maintainable, and scalable code using Python.
• Follow Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles and apply common design patterns.
• Take end‑to‑end ownership of your products, collaborating with your international developer, architecture, and testing colleagues.
• Take initiative to solve problems and overcome roadblocks.
• Collaborate with your global team to improve services, tooling, and processes.

What requirements are we looking for?

• Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent job experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proven record of excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong experience with Python and related frameworks, preferably Flask.
• Experience with at least one cloud provider and their CDK, preferably AWS.
• Experience in using CI/CD pipelines effectively, preferably GitLab.
• Experience in System Design, scaling and maintaining solutions.
• Proven experience with Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science or related technical field.
• Proven experience with event‑driven and microservice architectures.
• Proven experience with API design.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and implementing complex software solutions.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud solutions, especially AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudFront, and DocumentDB.
• Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with development in other object‑oriented programming languages, e.g. Java, Kotlin.
• Knowledge of embedded development, e.g. C++ or Adaptive Autosar, is an advantage.

What we can offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work hours and hybrid model
• Employee health care and life insurance
• Social benefits and several discounts
• Trainings and professional career development