Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer
Porto
Oliveira do Douro, Porto, Portugal

At ACT Digital, we're looking for a Backend Software Engineer to help build and evolve our Air & Sea tech products. If you're passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and working closely with business teams to deliver impactful solutions, this is the role for you!

? Your Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain Java-based backend applications using Spring Boot

- Participate in the full development lifecycle — from requirements to delivery

- Collaborate with business specialists to design functional and technical solutions

- Design and implement RESTful APIs and web services

- Optimize and design databases (SQL, Hibernate, JPA)

- Integrate external systems and services

- Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality

- Work closely with other development teams and stakeholders

? Your Profile

Degree in IT / Computer Science or equivalent experience

Strong experience in Java backend development

Solid knowledge of Spring Framework, especially Spring Boot

Experience with RESTful APIs and web services

Proficiency in SQL, Hibernate, and JPA

Knowledge of microservices architecture and messaging systems (e. G. Kafka, Rabbit
MQ ) is a plus

Experience with Open
Shift is desirable

Strong
- solving skills and structured working style

Fluent in English and comfortable working in agile teams

Team player who embraces a
- blame culture and continuous learning