Software Developer (Java, Databases, React) Braga

Software Developer (Java, Databases, React)
Braga
Braga, Portugal

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and curious Software Developer with up to 3 years of professional experience to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in backend development using Java and relational databases (e. g. , Postgre
SQL), and a growing interest in modern frontend technologies like React and Java
Script.

You’ll contribute to building scalable systems, developing user interfaces, and collaborating with
- functional teams. You’ll also be encouraged to explore Generative AI (Gen
AI) tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Development

• Implement backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and query relational databases, primarily Postgre
  SQL.
• Build and maintain frontend components using React and Java
  Script.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand system architecture and design patterns.

2. Gen
AI-Augmented Engineering

• Use tools like Git
  Hub Copilot or Chat
  GPT to assist with:
• Writing boilerplate code and test cases.
• Refactoring and improving code quality.
• Generating documentation and interface specs.
• Learn and apply prompt engineering techniques to get the most out of Gen
  AI tools.

3. Collaboration & Learning

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Work closely with QA, Dev
  Ops, and Product teams to deliver features.
• Engage in code reviews and pair programming sessions.
• Take initiative in learning new technologies and improving development practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Up to 3 years in software development.
• Backend: Proficiency in Java and basic understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Databases: Experience with Postgre
  SQL or similar RDBMS.
• Frontend: Familiarity with React and Java
  Script (ES6+).
• Gen
  AI Tools: Exposure to Git
  Hub Copilot, Chat
  GPT, or similar tools.
• Collaboration: Good communication skills and experience working in Agile teams.
• Dev
  Ops Basics: Understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation (e. g. , Kubernetes, Docker).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Gen
  AI tools in
  - world projects.
• Familiarity with
  - driven systems or messaging platforms.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment tools.
• Interest in data analytics or ETL pipelines.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a
  - thinking engineering team embracing AI-assisted development.
• Learn from experienced developers and grow your technical skills.
• Work on impactful projects with modern tech stacks.
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive culture that values learning and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and clear career development paths.