Senior Java Developer

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, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
• Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a mature engineering culture built on trust and ownership