Senior Platform Engineer - Ci/Cd & Github Platform

Noesis; Porto; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) in Portugal. You will take technical ownership of Java-based application development and shape the architecture of our logistics solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the full software lifecycle from concept to production while continuously improving our systems with modern tools and technologies. This role targets a strong architectural mindset and hands-on Java expertise, including Spring Boot, JPA, JUnit,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of application development with a strong focus on Java.
• Design and evolve service-oriented architectures tailored to the logistics industry.
• Drive the full development lifecycle: ideation, design, prototyping, implementation, and production integration.
• Collaborate with product owners and domain experts across business units to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JUnit

Mockito

Swing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Swing

SWT

JPA

Job description

It's more than a job

In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel's global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d), you will take technical ownership of Java-based application development and play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our logistics solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the full software lifecycle from concept to production while continuously improving our systems through the integration of modern tools and technologies. This role is ideal for someone with a strong architectural mindset, hands‑on Java expertise, and a passion for agile development.

How you create impact

• Take technical ownership of application development with a strong focus on Java.
• Design and evolve service‑oriented architectures tailored to the logistics industry.
• Drive the full development lifecycle: ideation, design, prototyping, implementation, and production integration.
• Collaborate with product owners and domain experts across business units to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance system performance and maintainability.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Java technologies such as Spring Boot, JPA (Hibernate), JUnit, and Mockito, and it is good to have in experience with Swing and/or SWT for desktop application development.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role