Job Description

Full Stack Engineer (Java/Angular/Spring Boot/AWS) - Hybrid Lisbon

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to join an international technology organization developing mission-critical digital platforms that support large-scale logistics operations across Europe. You will become part of a collaborative Agile team responsible for designing and delivering cloud-native applications that process millions of transactions every day, enabling intelligent, data-driven delivery decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy building scalable distributed systems, working with modern cloud technologies, and contributing across both backend and frontend development. You will have the opportunity to influence architecture, improve engineering practices, and develop software that delivers real business impact in a high-availability production environment.

PROJECT & CONTEXT

You will contribute to the development of event-driven microservices that process parcel and customer data to automate operational decisions across a large-scale logistics ecosystem. Working within cross-functional Agile teams, you will design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications that integrate seamlessly with core enterprise platforms and operational workflows.

The technology landscape is based on Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, PostgreSQL, Angular, Hazelcast, REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and observability platforms including Prometheus and Grafana The engineering culture values software quality, automation, scalability, maintainability, and continuous improvement, while encouraging the daily use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and software delivery.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Required)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong professional experience developing applications with Java and Spring Boot
• Experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native software development and deployment on AWS
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture, and streaming technologies.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational database management systems.
• Knowledge of distributed systems concepts including scalability, resilience, fault tolerance, and high availability.
• Experience with frontend development using Angular or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and centralized logging solutions.
• Experience with caching technologies, including Hazelcast
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Hands-on mindset combined with architectural thinking and a collaborative approach to software development.
• Daily experience using AI-powered development tools to support software engineering activities.
• English (B2/C1 or higher) is mandatory, both written and spoken.

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred)

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or mission-critical production environments.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and application performance optimization.
• Exposure to domain-driven design (DDD) and clean architecture principles.
• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or other high-volume transaction environments.
• Additional European language skills are considered an advantage.
  

Compensation: €2,200 – €2,800/month net, depending on experience and seniority level.

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