# Software Engineer | Java

> Alongside · Porto, Portugal (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2025-10-16

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Wolters Kluwer

## Description

**Alongside** partners with organizations to **drive digital transformation** and **build high-performing tech teams**. We are looking for a **Software 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 work on an internal product (invoicing solution), enhancing its digital capabilities and integrating it with different standards.

This role involves full-stack development with end-to-end ownership — from product design and customer needs to cloud infrastructure and production operations — in a fast-paced, agile environment.

**Key Responsibilities:  
**

-   Design and build **scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions**.
-   Contribute to **backend development**, **infrastructure automation (IaC)**, and **CI/CD** pipelines.
-   Ensure **code quality and reliability** through testing, refactoring, and continuous improvement.
-   Collaborate with **stakeholders, product managers, designers, and engineers** to define and deliver new features.
-   Translate **business requirements** into effective **technical solutions**.
-   Participate actively in **agile planning and Scrum ceremonies**.
-   **Mentor and support** other developers, promoting best practices and technical excellence.

## Requirements

-   Strong experience in **Java development**, using **modern frameworks such as Spring Boot**; familiarity with older Java frameworks is a plus.

-   Deep understanding of **API design** (REST, OpenAPI, GraphQL) and **microservices architecture**.
-   Hands-on experience with **message queuing systems** such as **AWS SQS/SNS** and **GCP Pub/Sub**.
-   Skilled in working with **databases**, including **SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL)** and **NoSQL** solutions.
-   Experience building and maintaining **CI/CD pipelines** using tools like **GitLab**, **Jenkins**, and **bash scripting**.
-   Proficient with common **development tools** — **Git**, **Maven**, and **IntelliJ IDEA**.
-   Practical knowledge of **cloud platforms** (**AWS**, **GCP**), **Kubernetes**, and **serverless architectures**.
-   Strong experience with **Infrastructure as Code** tools such as **Terraform**, **AWS CDK**, **Pulumi**, **Ansible**, and **Helm**.
-   Comfortable working in **Agile environments** with a **DevOps mindset.**
-   Excellent **communication and collaboration skills**, with **fluency in English**.

## Benefits

-   Employment Contract;

-   Health Insurance;
-   Meal Card;
-   Gym Ticket;
-   Hybrid Work (Porto - Portugal)

## Apply

[Apply at Alongside](https://apply.workable.com/alongside-team/j/E80FD95E15/apply)

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