Staff Java Backend Developer

We Are Meta — Portugal · Posted ~4 days ago

Lead

Skills

Java Spring Boot Azure Kubernetes Kafka GraphQL Federation Terraform GitHub CI/CD Backend Development System Design Project Leadership Mentoring

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An experienced backend engineering opportunity for a technical leader with deep Java expertise. The role focuses on complex system design, project leadership, mentoring engineers, and building scalable cloud-native services using modern backend, containerization, messaging, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD technologies.

Highlights

Strong career progression, supportive team culture, health insurance, meal benefits, and additional perks and discounts.

Description

We’re Hiring: Staff Java Backend Developer — Rhino, are you out there? At WE ARE META, we connect Rhinos to projects where they can truly shine. If you are looking for growth, balance, and a team that truly supports you, this is the place for you. After all, we are experts at transforming raw talent into unstoppable force. Why you’ll love being part of the team: • Cool welcome kit waiting for you 🎒 • Career progression, no corporate maze 📈 • Health insurance to keep you in hero mode 🏥 • Coverflex meal card 🍽️ • Extra perks, discounts, partnerships and good vibes 😎 What we’re looking for: 10+ years of experience in Java backend developmentProven track record leading complex projects and collaborating on system designExperience mentoring junior engineers and driving best practicesStrong skills in Java (latest versions preferred), Spring BootExperience with Azure, Kubernetes, Kafka, GraphQL Federation, TerraformProficient with GitHub and modern CI/CD workflowsFluency in English (B2) Important: This position is full-remote based in Portugal. Candidates should be based in Portugal to be considered. EU candidates are welcome if open to relocate in Portugal. The crash is growing. Are you coming with us? See what our Rhinos say about working with us: https://pt.teamlyzer.com/companies/we-are-meta https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-WE-ARE-META-EI_IE5882270.11,22.htm Keywords: Staff Backend Engineer (Java); Staff Software Engineer – Java; Staff Java Engineer; Staff Backend Developer; Staff Software Developer (Java); Lead Backend Engineer – Java; Principal Backend Engineer (Java); Principal Java Engineer; Senior Staff Engineer – Java Backend; Backend Architect (Java)