Senior Java Developer - Portugal (Remote)

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

Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

In accordance with GDPR, your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration.