Job Description

Senior Java Developer (Spring Boot/Kafka/Kubernetes) - Hybrid Porto or Coimbra (2 days/week office)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for experienced Java Developers to join a brand-new project with a technology-driven client. This is a chance to get involved from the start, help shape the technical foundations of the solution and work with a modern, cloud-native backend stack. Five positions are open, so you will be part of a team being built from scratch.

PROJECT & CONTEXT

• New project, starting now, with a team of 5 senior developers
• Backend development focused on Java and Spring Boot
• Event-driven architecture with Kafka
• Containerised services deployed and orchestrated on Kubernetes
• Hybrid model: at least 2 days per week in the office in Porto or Coimbra (non-negotiable)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Required)

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java (Mid-Senior to Senior level)
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Practical experience with Kafka and event-driven systems
• Experience working with Kubernetes in development and/or production environments
• Availability to work from the Porto or Coimbra office at least 2 days per week
• English: B2 (Upper Intermediate) minimum, spoken and written
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NICE TO HAVE (Preferred)

• Experience joining or setting up projects from the early stages
• Experience with microservices architectures in production
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices in containerised environments