Senior Java Backend Developer (Retail)

TL;DR

Senior Java Backend Developer (Java/Spring Boot): Building backend services for retail projects with an accent on event-driven architectures and distributed API design. Focus on implementing Kafka streams, GraphQL Federation, and cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform and Kubernetes.

Location: Remote (must be based in Portugal)

Company

Specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience helping clients make strategic decisions in fast-moving markets.

What you will do

• Develop backend services for retail projects using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement distributed APIs utilizing GraphQL Federation.
• Build and maintain event-driven architectures with Kafka.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and automation using Terraform and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate within modern CI/CD workflows and GitHub environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Java (newer versions) and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluent English proficiency.
• Must be based in Portugal.

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure Cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time contract with health insurance.
• 26 days of annual paid leave (including 22 standard days and 4 extra days for holidays and birthdays).
• Meal allowance provided via Coverflex.
• Annual training budget for professional development.
• Referral bonuses and a team-oriented international culture.