Lead Backend Developer

Dsv Inc; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private medical care

English courses

Hybrid work arrangement

Resumo da oferta

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to own backend services, design scalable microservices, and guide a cross-functional Agile team. The role emphasizes event-driven architectures, Kafka-based integrations, and cloud-native modernization strategies.

You will collaborate with Product Owners and Architects to define the technical vision, mentor developers, and ensure robust REST APIs with strong data modeling in PostgreSQL/SQL Server or equivalent databases.

Qualificações

• Strong experience in backend development and software architecture.

Responsabilidades

• Owning and driving the development of backend services and products.

Conhecimentos

Backend development

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Microservices

Event-driven

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Relational databases

OOP SOLID

Agile leadership

Mentoring

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Backend Developer with strong experience in building scalable backend systems and distributed architectures.We value engineers who are technology-agnostic and can easily adapt to new frameworks and technologies based on business needs. Experience with Java and Go is a strong advantage, but flexibility and a strong engineering mindset are even more important.

Your responsibilities:

• Owning and driving the development of backend services and products.
• Designing scalable, resilient, and efficient backend solutions.
• Partnering with Product Owners and Architects to define the technical vision.
• Leading a cross-functional Agile team through planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Designing and maintaining microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Working with Kafka and integrating synchronous and asynchronous processes.
• Supporting the modernization of monolithic systems into cloud-native solutions.
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation

Our requirements:

• Strong experience in backend development and software architecture.
• Proven experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience with Kafka-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong SQL and database design skills (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar).
• Experience designing REST APIs and integrating complex systems.
• Experience working in Agile environments.Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience with Java and/or Go is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Angular or React is a plus.
• Knowledge of OLTP/OLAP setups and multi-tenancy concepts

What we offer:

• Permanent contract
• Private medical care
• English courses - financial or co-financed by company
• Hybrid and flexible work (3 days in a week at the office)
• Buddy
• Good access to public transports

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Global transport and logistics - road, air, sea, rail freight and warehousing. Contact us today.