Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot)

At IRIUM, we want you to always chase your dreams!

Here, get ready to achieve your goals while enjoying the journey.

We are currently looking for a

Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot)

to join an innovative technology project in Lisbon.

Required Competencies

Minimum

5 years of professional experience in backend software development.

Strong hands-on experience with

Java 17 or higher, Spring Boot and Hibernate

Experience designing, developing and integrating

REST APIs

Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including

Oracle, PostgreSQL and MongoDB

Experience with

Git and version control best practices.

Knowledge of messaging systems, particularly

Apache Kafka

Experience with

Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with

Scrum and Agile methodologies

Experience developing, maintaining and improving enterprise applications.

Ability to produce technical documentation and apply software engineering best practices.

Experience mentoring and supporting junior developers, assigning tasks and reviewing deliverables.

Strong communication, analytical thinking, autonomy, proactivity and teamwork skills.

Interest in using

AI-assisted development tools to improve software engineering processes.

Preferred Competencies

Previous experience in the banking sector

Knowledge of

Document Management Systems, OCR and Generative AI (GenAI)

Experience with Cloud platforms, particularly

Microsoft Azure or AWS

Main Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and optimize scalable backend applications.

Identify and implement software development best practices and technical improvements.

Adopt AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Produce and maintain technical documentation.

Support junior developers through task specification, technical guidance and deliverable validation.

Collaborate with production support teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.

Work closely with Product Owners to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions.

Contribute to code quality, application reliability and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Working Model

Hybrid — 2 days per week on-site and 3 days remote.

Availability

Within 30 days, ideally sooner.

Salary Range

€2,000–€2,300 gross per month.

What Do We Offer?

An innovative and growing company with plenty of opportunities for professional development.

Compensation According To Your Experience And Performance.

Access to flexible compensation and private health insurance as a social benefit.

Unlimited access to technological training in self-learning mode.

About IRIUM

IRIUM is a company made up of dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to quality work. This is the spirit we look for at IRIUM, regardless of your age.

If you identify with these values, this is your company!

Together, we can build the future. Shall we talk?

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