Backend Engineer - Inclusive Recruitment

Backend Engineer - Inclusive Recruitment
Porto
Oliveira do Douro, Porto, Portugal

At Smart, we're looking for a Senior Software Developer (C++ | Python | Shell) to join our technical team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of
- performance applications that support demanding international environments.

We believe technology transforms businesses — and we want you to be part of that transformation.

What it takes to be a SMART Senior Software Developer:

• Strong expertise in C++
• Solid knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python
• Ability to autonomously manage the full lifecycle and workflow of an application
• Understand business needs
• Translate requirements into JIRA tickets
• Keep source control clean, structured, and up to date
• Manage and report priorities for each release
• Good communication skills in English — oral and written
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to
  - quality delivery

Nice to Have:

• Experience with CMake or other build systems
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows
• Experience working in international or distributed teams
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices and tooling

What you'll do at Smart:

• Develop and maintain applications in C++, scripting in Python and Shell
• Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability across all deliveries
• Produce detailed tracking documentation (user stories, tech stories. . . )
• Guarantee high test coverage through comprehensive Unit Tests
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and align priorities
• Deliver stable,
  - free releases aligned with Smart's quality standards

Why be SMART?

• Work with challenging projects and impactful, modern solutions
• We value innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning
• We invest in your growth — technical and personal
• A culture based on trust, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• We believe that simplifying is the best way to innovate

Where you can be SMART:

Porto | Hybrid model — 3 days per week in the office