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Vigil

We’re a tech consultancy, expert in software engineering and cloud transformation.

Senior Java Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Portugal

Posted

127 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Java Engineer

Vigil

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java & Spring Boot, with exposure to Vue.js on the frontend • Write and maintain a strong automated test suite (unit, integration, and end-to-end) • Participate actively in code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability • Contribute to service and feature design discussions • Debug and resolve complex issues in distributed systems • Follow best practices around secure coding, CI/CD, source control, and release processes • Coach and mentor junior engineers, raising the overall quality bar • Provide predominantly 3rd-line support when required • Collaborate with engineering leadership to continuously improve ways of working

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of commercial experience with Java & Spring
  • Experience working alongside a modern frontend framework (Vue.js or similar)
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Solid experience with automated testing (unit & integration)
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Drone, similar)
  • Comfortable working in Agile environments with short delivery cycles
  • Confident using Git and modern codebase management practices
  • Strong focus on code quality, security, and performance
  • Experience reviewing code and providing constructive feedback
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a real ownership mentality
  • Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

  • Ongoing Training & Mentoring
  • Fully remote
  • The possibility of travelling

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