Senior Kotlin Back-End Developer · Coimbra, Lisbon ·

Imaginary Cloud

Coimbra, Lisboa

Hybrid

EUR 35,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick days

Health and dental insurance

Comfort budget

Job summary

Imaginary Cloud, a remote-first software house, is looking for developers with a strong focus on Kotlin to build scalable server-side services. You will design distributed systems and microservices in cloud-native environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and work with PostgreSQL databases.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on global projects, enjoy flexible hours, and benefit from a human-centric culture that values people and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

5+ years of Kotlin server-side development experience.
Experience designing distributed systems and microservices in cloud-native environments.
Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases and SQL.
Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Testcontainers) and observability tools (Grafana).
Fluency in English; ability to work in Portugal or be eligible to work there.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Kotlin-based server-side services.
Design distributed systems and microservices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud-native deployments.
Write and run tests to ensure reliability.
Participate in problem-solving and performance tuning.

Skills

Kotlin

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud-native

AWS

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Testing frameworks

Observability tools

English fluency

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Capistrano

Testcontainers

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

If you're passionate about technology and ready for a challenge, join our team of talented individuals and show your technical skills, creativity, and drive for impact.

You'll work with the best in the industry in a supportive, happy, and human-centric environment, making seamless technology. That’s why we were recognized as Best Workplace® in Europe (medium companies), Best Quality of Life Company® and the 2nd Best Great Place to Work® in Portugal by Great Place to Work®. See for yourself by checking our Glassdoor reviews.

What exciting projects will you have to make an impact and work on?

At Imaginary Cloud, our work improves and simplifies people's lives by creating easy and intuitive digital products. Our day-to-day tasks include development, problem-solving, management, and human interaction.

Together, we will drive innovation by creating innovative projects for some of the best companies around the world. You'll be able to grow as you engage with multidisciplinary teams, multiple industries, and projects, overcoming the many challenges that will test and build your skills.

Here's an overview of the technical skills you'll likely have to embark on our team:

5+ years of experience with a strong focus on Kotlin in server-side development.
Hands-on experience designing distributed systems and microservices, comfortable in cloud-native setups (AWS, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with relational databases(PostgreSQL)
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers) and observability tools (e.g., Grafana) to ensure reliable performance.
Fluency in English, both spoken and written
We seek team members who live in Portugal or are willing and legally qualified to live and work there