Empresa:

act digital

Descrição da Função

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an Agile team building scalable, cloud-native applications. You will work with Java and Spring Boot, design and deliver microservices, and contribute to modern architectures deployed in Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).

This role requires strong backend engineering fundamentals, experience with API design, and the ability to build reliable services in a collaborative environment.

Localização:

• Braga ou Coimbra.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot;
• Build and evolve microservices-based architectures;
• Design and implement secure and scalable REST APIs;
• Deploy and operate services on Kubernetes in cloud environments (GCP/AWS);
• Work with SQL-based data sources and support integration with other storage solutions;
• Apply Agile practices and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams;
• Contribute to technical decisions, code quality, and continuous improvement;
• Implement reactive services when required using WebFlux / Mono.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Java;
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot;
• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) and related services;
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture;
• Experience with Kubernetes;
• Strong experience in API design and RESTful services;
• Experience working in Agile development environments;
• Experience with reactive Java (WebFlux / Mono);
• English B2

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with workflow engines such as Camunda (or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker)
• Experience with cloud scheduled jobs / functions / activities
• Proficient with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Observações

Braga (Portugal)