Staff Java Backend Developer

We Are Meta — Portugal · Posted ~23 hours ago

Lead

Skills

Java Spring Boot Backend development System design Technical leadership Project leadership Mentoring GitHub CI/CD English Azure Kubernetes Kafka GraphQL Federation Terraform

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A Staff-level backend engineering role for an experienced Java specialist with 10+ years of development experience. You will lead complex technical initiatives, contribute to system architecture and design, mentor engineers, and establish strong engineering practices. The role emphasizes modern Java and Spring Boot alongside cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, event streaming, GraphQL federation, Infrastructure as Code, and contemporary CI/CD workflows. B2 English proficiency is required.

Highlights

Join a supportive engineering environment with strong career progression, health insurance, meal benefits, additional perks, and opportunities to lead complex backend projects, mentor engineers, and shape engineering best practices.

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)