Senior Java Backend Developer

Komodo Consulting; Lisboa; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Komodo Consulting is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a technology project in Portugal. You will design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, while implementing infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and building event-driven integrations with Kafka.

You'll ensure test automation, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and deploy services in Kubernetes. Strong experience in Java backend, OOP, and cloud/DevOps practices is required.

Competenze

• 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend development.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and common design patterns.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD/shift-left practices.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD concepts and workflows.
• Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience working with Kubernetes in development and/or production environments.
• Experience with GraphQL Federation.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Mansioni

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, applying object-oriented principles and design patterns consistently.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code components using Terraform to support scalable and repeatable environments.
• Build and evolve event-driven integrations using Kafka.
• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration), applying TDD and shift-left testing practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Git-based version control and automation.
• Deploy and operate services in Kubernetes environments, supporting reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions.

Conoscenze

Java backend

OOP concepts

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Strumenti

Terraform

Git

CI/CD

Kafka

Kubernetes

GraphQL Federation

Azure Cloud

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Komodo Consulting is a technology and strategy firm specializing in Digital Transformation. Operating in Portugal and Poland, we provide IT Consulting & Nearshore services. We support both public and private sector organizations through two main areas:

• Consulting — with a focus on strategy, investment analysis, and digital process improvement;
• IT Team Augmentation — helping clients scale and strengthen their tech teams.

About Us

Komodo Consulting is a technology and strategy firm specializing in Digital Transformation. Operating in Portugal and Poland, we provide IT Consulting & Nearshore services. We support both public and private sector organizations through two main areas:

• Consulting — with a focus on strategy, investment analysis, and digital process improvement;
• IT Team Augmentation — helping clients scale and strengthen their tech teams.

The project

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to work on a Tech project.

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, applying object-oriented principles and design patterns consistently;
• Implement infrastructure-as-code components using Terraform to support scalable and repeatable environments;
• Build and evolve event-driven integrations using Kafka;
• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration), applying TDD and shift-left testing practices;
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Git-based version control and automation;
• Deploy and operate services in Kubernetes environments, supporting reliability and performance;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions.

You need to have the following skills/experience:

• 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend development;
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and common design patterns;
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation;
• Hands-on experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD/shift-left practices;
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD concepts and workflows;
• Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures;
• Experience working with Kubernetes in development and/or production environments;
• Experience with GraphQL Federation;
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud;
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Location

Lisbon, Porto, Braga or Coimbra (Hybrid - 2 days per week at the office).