java developer for distributed systems

Consort Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TR card

CSE

Hybrid work at 50%

Permanent contract

Inclusion commitments

Continuous training opportunities

Job summary

Consort Group, via Consort Portugal, is seeking an experienced Java backend developer to design and implement scalable services using Spring. You will work with cross-functional Agile teams to translate requirements into robust software ahead of releases.

Requirements include 5+ years in Java backend development, Spring Boot expertise, and strong English communication. The role offers hybrid work at 50% and a permanent contract with comprehensive HR benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Java backend development in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Java backend development and Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture and patterns.
• Experience with unit, integration and acceptance testing strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies; Scrum experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, ownership, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• English proficiency at C1 level.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust backend applications using Java and Spring technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design scalable architectures and ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop secure, testable code and maintain quality standards.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and participate in deployment and release activities.
• Contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices.

Skills

Java backend

Spring Framework

Distributed systems

Testing strategies

CI/CD

Agile / Scrum

English proficiency

Tools

Apache Kafka

Apache Cassandra

Oracle Coherence

Spectrum Symphony

Tomcat

Job description

Описание:

Consort Group helps companies leverage their data and infrastructure. Consort Portugal supports clients’ strategic offshoring choices in Europe and provides infrastructure services to the Portuguese market through a nearshore Service Center.

Задачи:

• Design and develop robust backend applications using Java and Spring technologies;
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to clarify, analyze, and translate requirements into technical solutions;
• Design scalable and maintainable software architectures aligned with best practices;
• Develop secure, high-quality, and testable code following development standards;
• Contribute to the modernization and optimization of existing applications and services;
• Implement and improve Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines;
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering excellence across the team;
• Integrate distributed technologies and frameworks into the application landscape;
• Develop tools and framework enhancements to support evolving business needs;
• Ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements;
• Support production environments and ensure application stability and availability;
• Implement and maintain testing strategies from unit testing to acceptance testing;
• Participate in deployment, release management, and environment configuration activities;
• Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to root cause analysis;
• Maintain and improve technical documentation and operational procedures;
• Work closely with multidisciplinary Agile teams during sprint and Program Increment cycles;
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices;
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends;
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to internal development communities.

Требования:

• At least 5 years of experience in Java backend development within demanding enterprise environments;
• Strong experience with Java Backend Development;
• Hands‑on expertise with Spring Framework / Spring Boot;
• Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture;
• Experience with Apache Kafka, Apache Cassandra, Oracle Coherence, Spectrum Symphony, and Tomcat;
• Experience implementing unit, integration, and acceptance testing strategies;
• Understanding of distributed programming patterns;
• Knowledge of parallelization and high-performance computing concepts;
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies;
• Experience working in Scrum environments;
• Great attention to detail with a precise and structured approach;
• Clear, concise, and effective communication skills;
• Strong sense of ownership and autonomy;
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines when required;
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset;
• Continuous learning attitude and passion for technology;
• Commitment to quality and engineering best practices;
• English at C1 level.

Условия:

• Attentive and human onboarding;
• A hands‑on management style;
• Continuous training opportunities;
• Inclusion, equality, and solidarity commitments;
• Comprehensive HR package including health insurance, TR card, and CSE;
• A culture of feedback and meaningful projects;
• Hybrid work at 50%;
• Permanent contract.