Java Software Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Parallel Consulting Managing Consultant Tech Parallel Consulting - Europe Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join our international project team. This is a remote position, but candidates must be based in Portugal and available to travel to Brussels for one week at the beginning of the engagement. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dependable, and confident in delivering enterprise-grade solutions in a collaborative agile environment.

Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Europe (remotely and during initial on-site onboarding).
• Participate in technical design and architecture discussions.
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure performance, security, and quality standards are met.
• Contribute to CI/CD and automation processes.

Required Skills & Experience - Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Java development.

• Strong expertise with Java SE 8+ and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices, and SOAP services.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL).
• Familiarity with tools like Maven, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Must be currently based in Portugal.
• Must be willing to travel to Brussels for one week at project kickoff. Nice to Have - Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Experience with performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Prior experience working on EU or government projects.

What We Offer - Competitive daily rate.

• 100% remote flexibility (after Brussels onboarding).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international, and supportive team.
• Long-term project stability and professional growth. Seniority level - Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type - Employment type Contract Job function - Job function Other
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