Lead Backend Engineer (Java)

Alongside
Full time Porto, Porto District Computer Occupations
Posted:
February 26, 2026
Location:
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer (Java) to join a project with one of our clients. The client has been established for over 10 years, is part of an international group, and develops its own product portfolio across several key areas, including Accounting, Compliance, Healthcare, among others.

You will play a key role in shaping our backend systems, evolving our architecture, and supporting the growth and maturity of the engineering team.

This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, close collaboration with stakeholders, and a strong DevOps culture.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, build and maintain robust backend systems that scale with the business
  • Take ownership of architectural decisions, performance optimization and technical quality
  • Contribute across the stack, from backend development to infrastructure and CI/CD automatio...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Porto, Portugal
Posted: February 26, 2026
Deadline: April 07, 2026