Senior Software Engineer - Backend

IT House is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend for a direct placement with an end client in the Logistics and Transportation sector.



Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the next generation of our terminal management system;
• Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions;
• Contribute to the design and evolution of our software architecture by evaluating and applying modern architectural patterns and technologies;
• Take technical ownership of complex features and support the team in solving challenging technical problems;
• Ensure high code quality through code reviews, coding standards, automated testing, and continuous refactoring;
• Drive engineering excellence by improving development processes, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern development practices;
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, scalability, and maintainability;
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, QA Engineers, UX Designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software;
• Mentor and support other developers through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and best practices;
• Foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of professional experience in software development, preferably in enterprise application development.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring (Spring Boot) or another modern object-oriented programming language and framework.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, including microservices, cloud-native applications, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Git, and relational databases (SQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Self-motivated, structured, and solution-oriented working style with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in agile development teams.
• Good written and spoken English.

We Offer

• Direct integration into the end client's organization;
• Competitive compensation package aligned with the candidate's profile and experience;
• Hybrid working model (Porto);
• Additional benefits.

Apply now! Send your CV to ana.monteiro@ithouse.pt