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Location: Remote (Portugal) Start date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English required Industry: Software Engineering / Digital Product Development / Consulting ABOUT THE ROLE Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a leading software engineering consultancy that partners with global organizations to design, build, and scale high-performance digital products. Working across industries, the company delivers modern cloud-native applications and distributed systems while fostering a collaborative, engineering-first culture. We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with extensive experience building scalable backend systems using modern Java technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing architecture, and owning software throughout its full lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain resilient cloud-native applications while contributing to engineering best practices, mentoring teammates, and driving technical excellence across multiple projects. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with GraphQL Federation and event-driven architectures - Familiarity with Azure cloud environments - Experience within e-commerce, retail, or Product Information Management (PIM) platforms - Knowledge of Kotlin - Previous experience mentoring engineers in distributed teams WHY JOIN US - 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