Banking Sector | Java Developer Porto

Banking Sector | Java Developer
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code;
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that the coding is done according to best practices;
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement;
• Guide and support junior developers, promoting good programming practices and helping in the development of their technical and professional skills;
• Create scalable architectures and robust solutions, considering performance and scalability for
  - term system needs aligned with business requirements;
• Work closely with product teams, designers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and develop efficient solutions;
• Write unit tests and ensure the code is adequately tested, focusing on test coverage and maintaining code quality over time;
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance, scalability, and bug issues in the system, working to ensure the stability and reliability of the application;
• Focus on code optimization and performance tuning, using advanced profiling and code analysis techniques to ensure applications are fast and efficient;
• Stay up to date with new technologies, frameworks, and Java tools, and apply this knowledge to improve existing solutions and adopt relevant technological innovations;
• Manage the software lifecycle, from conception to production, coordinating releases of new features and improvements effectively with minimal system impact;
• Ensure that the code complies with security best practices, implementing protection measures against vulnerabilities and promoting security from the start of the development cycle;
• Work to optimize database interactions, utilizing good database design practices and efficient query techniques to ensure performance;
• Document technical specifications, solutions, and design decisions in a clear and accessible manner for other team members and for future reference;
• Participate in the strategic planning of projects and make important technical decisions, aligning IT solutions with business goals and needs;

• Degree/Master's degree, preferably in the area of Informatics or equivalent;
• +3 years of previous experience in Java development;
• Proven experience in writing
  - tuned SQL queries, stored procedures (e. g. PL/SQL code), and working with data in relational databases like Oracle, SQL Server, My
  SQL, etc
• SOLID Principles;
• Web Services (REST and SOAP);
• Proficiency in English;
• Proficiency in French (plus);