Java Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) — Hybrid Braga, Remote Options

KCS IT; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS IT in Portugal is seeking an Amazing Java Backend Developer for a mid-level role in Braga. The position requires 5+ years of backend experience with Java, Spring and Spring Boot, and a focus on robust REST APIs and microservices.

Candidates must be fluent in English and reside in Portugal. You will work in a hybrid model in Braga, with occasional on-site requirements two days a week, and engage with teams across client projects, design patterns, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development with Java, preferably recent versions.
• Strong OOP, design patterns, clean code, and best practices.
• Solid experience with Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing REST APIs and Microservices.
• Experience with MySQL and relational databases.
• Hands-on with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of software testing practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and a DevOps mindset.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Skills

Java

Backend

Spring

Spring Boot

REST API

Microservices

MySQL

Kafka

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile Scrum

English

Education

BSc Computer Science

Job description

KCS IT in Portugal is seeking an Amazing Java Backend Developer for a mid-level role in Braga. The position requires 5+ years of backend experience with Java, Spring and Spring Boot, and a focus on robust REST APIs and microservices.

Candidates must be fluent in English and reside in Portugal. You will work in a hybrid model in Braga, with occasional on-site requirements two days a week, and engage with teams across client projects, design patterns, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines.