Description

Job Description
 
We are currently looking for a Backend Software Engineer!
Are you a code enthusiast? Are you driven and passionate about technology? Do you want to work with great technologies and on world class products? Then we have the right challenge for you!
 
Working with a team of talented engineers developing products and projects on different technologies that are shipped worldwide (iOS, Android, web single page apps, cloud based backend solutions), your primary focus will be the development of backend based technology on SafePath, one of our flagship products which is currently deployed in mobile carriers across the globe with implementations currently live in Europe, Asia and South America.
 
Come and meet us at the Braga office!
If you're up for the challenge, send your CV to [email protected].
 
Main Responsibilities
•    Design, develop and test backend services.
•    Interact with internal stakeholders and other teams to clarify technical requirements.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
•    Participate in code and design reviews of the engineering team.
•    Develop unit tests, update and run test plans, and work on bug fixing.
•    Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
•    Help mentor less experienced software developers in technology, architecture and patterns.
•    Help ensure performance, scalability, quality and responsiveness of our products and customizations.
•    Propose, evaluate, and implement the usage of new technologies and frameworks to maximize team efficiency.
 
Skills and Experience Requirements
•    3+ year of experience with Java and backend development technologies.
•    University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
•    Solid understanding of the full backend development life cycle and associated patterns.
•    Good English speaking and writing skills.
 
Preferred Experience
•    Experience developing Java EE based solutions.
•    Experience with RESTful/SOAP web services development.
•    Experience with DBMS systems (MySQL is preferred).
•    Experience integrating with 3rd party systems. 
•    Experience using Java frameworks and APIs.
•    Experience in server profiling, performance and scalability.
•    Basic experience with Linux OS based distributions.
•    Basic experience deploying and managing cloud based environments (AWS is preferred)
•    Basic experience with continuous integration and agile methodologies.
•    Experience with Docker or other container based technology is a plus.