Software Developer ID46604

AgileEngine; Matosinhos; Híbrido; EUR 104 000 - 164 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects with major companies

Flextime options

Resumo da oferta

A leading software development firm located in Matosinhos, Portugal is seeking a Java Software Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing scalable PostgreSQL solutions while ensuring optimal performance in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, deep knowledge of Spring Framework, and proficiency in SQL optimization. The company offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualificações

• 4+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and performance tuning.
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework and microservices.
• Proficient in SQL optimization and index usage.
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework.
• Solid grasp of SQL query optimisation, indexing, and data modelling.
• Comfortable analysing query plans and tuning long-running transactions.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate architectural ideas clearly.
• Solid understanding of microservices.
• Understanding of Kubernetes.
• Business-level English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement scalable PostgreSQL solutions.
• Evaluate and enhance existing data structures.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize application performance.
• Drive best practices around schema design, indexing, and partitioning.
• Ensure Spring-based apps integrate smoothly with the data layer for performance.
• Identify architectural bottlenecks and implement long-term fixes.
• Participate in code and architecture reviews to uphold data interaction standards.
• Create documentation and guidelines for consistent data access strategies.
• Stay ahead of new database technologies and assess their relevance.
• Work independently and meet time/quality specifications.

Conhecimentos

PostgreSQL internals

Spring Framework

SQL query optimisation

JPA and Hibernate ORM

Microservices

Kubernetes

Business-level English

Ferramentas

PostgreSQL

Spring Framework

Spring Data JPA

Hibernate ORM

SQL Performance Tuning

Kubernetes

Data Modeling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award‑winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

We’re looking for people who want to grow, make an impact, and work with teammates who care. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Java Software Engineer in the Americas Solutions Delivery team, you will drive the performance and scalability of our core data platform. Leveraging deep expertise in PostgreSQL, Spring Framework, and Spring Data JPA, you will design robust database solutions and optimise data access, ensuring high‑performing, customer‑centric connectivity globally. This is a unique chance to influence system architecture, advance best practices in digital transformation (AR, IoT, AI), and grow professionally in a dynamic environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and implement scalable and high‑performing PostgreSQL‑based database solutions;
• Evaluate and improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of existing data structures and access patterns;
• Collaborate with backend engineering teams to optimise Spring Data JPA framework usage and SQL query performance;
• Drive best practices around database schema design, indexing strategies, and partitioning;
• Ensure proper integration of Spring‑based applications with the data layer for optimal performance;
• Proactively identify architectural bottlenecks and implement long‑term solutions;
• Participate in code and architecture reviews to uphold high standards for data interaction layers;
• Create documentation and guidelines to enable consistent and maintainable data access strategies;
• Stay ahead of emerging database technologies and evaluate their relevance for the platform;
• Work independently on projects and be responsible for complying with time and quality specifications;
• Work during EST working hours (at least till noon EST).

MUST HAVE

• 4+ years of professional experience;
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and optimisation;
• Deep understanding of JPA and Hibernate ORM, experience with performance tuning techniques for Java web applications;
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework;
• Solid grasp of SQL query optimisation, index usage, and data modelling best practices;
• Comfortable analysing query plans, tuning long‑running transactions, and eliminating performance bottlenecks;
• Ability to work across teams and communicate complex architectural ideas clearly;
• Solid understanding and experience with microservices;
• Understanding of Kubernetes;
• Business‑level English is required.

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud‑native database architecture;
• Experience with caching strategies (e.g., Redis, Memcached);
• Knowledge of DevOps or CI/CD integration for database environments;
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Grafana Tempo;
• Proven ability to understand the big picture and quickly comprehend complex relationships in dynamic organisations;
• Enthusiasm for acting as a team player, especially when it comes to cross‑functional teams paired with a passion for working independently, assuming holistic responsibility for a project;
• Structured and meticulous working style, willing to learn new things.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalised growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD‑based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.