Product Software Engineer Backend (Java)

TL;DR

Product Software Engineer Backend (Java): Building and optimizing scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend applications and tools with an accent on modern Java frameworks, API design, and microservices architecture. Focus on working with queueing solutions, various databases, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal

Company

hirify.global is an IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience, focused on agile, people-centered growth.

What you will do

• Build and optimize scalable, maintainable, and high-performance backend applications and tools.
• Work with modern Java frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Design and implement APIs (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL) within a microservices architecture.
• Utilize queueing solutions (AWS SQS/SNS, GCP PubSub) and various databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Gitlab and Jenkins.
• Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong foundation in Java development, with hands-on experience in building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications and tools.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Good understanding of API design (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with queueing solutions (AWS SQS/SNS, GCP PubSub) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Gitlab, Jenkins, bash scripting).
• Proficient with development tools: Git, Maven, IntelliJ.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, Pulumi, Ansible, Helm).

Culture & Benefits

• No-term full-time contract.
• Health Insurance and 22 days of paid vacation plus 4 extra days annually.
• Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex) and Referral Bonus.
• Training annual budget.
• Team-oriented culture with challenging projects giving the unique opportunity to grow and learn.