Java Software Engineer Lisboa

Java Software Engineer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our international project team. This is a remote position, but candidates must be based in Portugal and available to travel to Brussels for one week at the beginning of the engagement. The ideal candidate is
- motivated, dependable, and confident in delivering
- grade solutions in a collaborative agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications.
Collaborate with
- functional teams across Europe (remotely and during initial
- site onboarding).
Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.
Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Ensure performance, security, and quality standards are met.
Contribute to CI/CD and automation processes.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Java development.
Strong expertise with Java SE 8+ and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
Experience with RESTful APIs , Microservices , and SOAP services.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e. g. , Postgre
SQL, Oracle, My
SQL).
Familiarity with tools like Maven , Git , Jenkins , Docker , and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Must be currently based in Portugal.
Must be willing to travel to Brussels for one week at project kickoff.
Nice to Have
Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging systems.
Experience with performance tuning and monitoring tools.
Prior experience working on EU or government projects.
What We Offer
Competitive daily rate.
100% remote flexibility (after Brussels onboarding).
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and supportive team.
Long-term project stability and professional growth.