Full Stack Java Developer

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Location: Porto, Portugal

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in Java, front‑end frameworks (Angular, React) and transactional SQL (T‑SQL/Sybase) is mandatory.
• 3+ years of Java development experience, including microservices.
• 2+ years with front‑end frameworks like React and Angular.
• Proficient in Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.
• Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes (AWS ECS is a plus).
• Experience in unit and integration testing with JUnit 5, Mockito.
• Proficient in Git with branching strategies.
• Knowledge of Hibernate or other ORM tools.
• Proficient in Gradle and Maven for build automation.
• Knowledge of design patterns and best practices.
• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features, optimize code, and maintain existing software.
• Ensure software meets high‑quality standards through testing, debugging, static code analysis, and security vulnerability scanning.
• Participate in the development cycle of web applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and propose solutions.
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL procedures for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
• Integrate applications with other enterprise systems using industry‑standard integration technologies and best practices.
• Design and implement unitary and integration tests.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines, and drive the adoption of best practices across the team.
• Conduct code reviews, provide recommendations, and lead code refactoring and performance enhancement efforts.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Participate in the delivery of product components across different environments, collaborating closely with other teams.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral (English is the project working language).
• Agile mindset: flexible and continuous improvement oriented.
• Autonomy.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a collaborative approach.
• Results oriented, without losing focus on quality.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Job function: Consulting.
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.