Senior JAVA Backend Developer

Pertemps ERP (part of Network EMEA); Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pertemps ERP (part of Network EMEA) is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer in Lisbon. The role focuses on owning backend services, building scalable microservices, and transforming a legacy monolith to a cloud-native architecture.

You will lead an Agile team, mentor developers, and partner with Architects to drive technical direction. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of backend development experience required.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems is essential.
• Proficient in event-driven architectures and Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of REST API design and system integrations.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of backend services from concept through delivery.
• Design scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems.
• Lead the transformation of a legacy monolith to a cloud-native architecture.
• Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and asynchronous processing.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Architects to set technical direction.
• Lead an Agile team, mentoring developers and driving improvement.
• Set engineering standards and contribute to architectural practices.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate decisions clearly.

Conhecimentos

Backend development

Software architecture

Microservices

Event-driven

Kafka

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL databases

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

OO design

SOLID principles

Technical leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Working model:

Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office

Contract:

Permanent

I’m looking for a Senior JAVA Backend Developer to join a team in the middle of a major engineering transformation.

What you’ll be doing

• Take ownership of backend services and drive their development from concept through to delivery.
• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems.
• Help transform a large legacy monolith into a modern, cloud-native architecture.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures, working with Kafka and asynchronous processing.
• Work across synchronous and asynchronous integrations.
• Partner closely with Product Owners and Architects to shape technical direction.
• Lead an Agile team through planning, development, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Make pragmatic technology and architecture decisions based on business needs.
• Set engineering standards and contribute to good architectural practices.
• Mentor other developers and help raise the technical capability of the wider team.
• Produce clear technical documentation and communicate complex technical decisions effectively.

What I’m looking for

I’m looking for an experienced backend engineer who is comfortable taking ownership and solving complex problems.

You’ll ideally bring 5+ years of backend development experience

You should have experience with:

• Backend development and software architecture.
• Microservices and distributed systems.
• Event-driven architectures.
• Kafka or similar messaging/event-streaming technologies.
• REST API design and complex system integrations.
• Docker and Kubernetes.
• SQL and database design, ideally with PostgreSQL, SQL Server or similar.
• Object-oriented programming, design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Technical leadership, mentoring, or ownership of engineering initiatives.