Java Backend Engineer (fluent in Spanish)

emagine; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

emagine is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Portugal with 5+ years of experience in distributed systems. You will work with Java, Spring, and modern microservices, building RESTful APIs and event-driven pipelines on AWS/GCP with Kubernetes.

Strong focus on code quality, testing, and observability will be expected, with English and Spanish communication required. As part of a digital transformation initiative, you will own features end-to-end from design to production deployment,

Qualificações

• 5+ years of professional software development.
• Expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS and GCP.
• Experience with Apache Kafka.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Modernize legacy architectures to modular microservices.
• Design streaming pipelines and messaging solutions with Kafka.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Deliver cloud-native workloads using Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Maintain code quality with testing and reviews.
• Own features end-to-end from design to production.

Conhecimentos

Java

Spring

Distributed systems

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

REST APIs

OpenAPI

CI/CD

Clean Code

English

Spanish

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Swagger

CI/CD tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a qualified Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in digital transformation initiatives to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in professional software development, particularly in distributed systems. They should demonstrate deep proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem, alongside an analytical mindset and a commitment to code quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Modernization: Drive the transition from legacy monolithic architectures to modular, microservice-based systems.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement robust streaming pipelines and messaging solutions (Apache Kafka) to handle high-volume, real-time data.
• API-First Engineering: Develop and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs, adhering to OpenAPI/Swagger standards.
• Cloud-Native Delivery: Manage containerized workloads on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) using Kubernetes, focusing on CI/CD automation.
• Code Quality: Uphold engineering excellence through comprehensive unit/integration testing, pair programming, and rigorous architectural design reviews.
• Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for features from initial design to production deployment and observability.

Key Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in professional software development with a proven track record in distributed systems.
• Core Stack: Deep proficiency in Java and the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Data).
• Infrastructure: Solid experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Messaging: Proven ability to implement event-driven solutions using tools like Apache Kafka.
• Mindset: Analytical problem-solver, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and passionate about continuous improvement/Clean Code.
• Communication: Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to bridge technical and business requirements.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience in working with agile methodologies.