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Senior Java Developer
Location
Portugal
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Java Developer
Pragmatike
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using modern Java (17/21) and the Spring ecosystem • Own software delivery from architecture and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production support • Build and evolve microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems with a focus on performance and reliability • Participate in solution design, technical decision-making, and architectural discussions across engineering teams • Diagnose production issues, optimize system performance, and implement robust long-term solutions • Collaborate closely with product and engineering stakeholders to challenge requirements and deliver high-quality outcomes • Mentor developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing • Contribute to technical hiring and help strengthen engineering standards across the organization • Leverage AI coding assistants to improve development speed, code quality, and debugging workflows
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience developing backend applications with Java
- Strong expertise with Java 17/21 and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Micronaut
- Experience designing and building microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable backend design
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure, including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL and MongoDB
- Experience with testing practices including unit testing, integration testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, DevOps practices, and collaborative engineering workflows
- Ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation and improve engineering productivity
- Fluent English communication skills
- Must be based in Portugal
Benefits
- Work on modern cloud-native products used by global organizations across multiple industries
- Take ownership of complex backend systems throughout their entire lifecycle
- Collaborate with highly experienced engineers in a remote-first, low-politics environment
- Influence technical architecture and engineering best practices across multiple projects
- Continue growing through challenging technical work, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
- Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a mature engineering culture built on trust and ownership
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