Senior Java Backend Developer

Every moment counts. Especially those you live to the fullest. Welcome to Consort Group. For over 30 years, Consort Group has been helping companies leverage their data and infrastructure. It is backed by two leaders, Consortis and Consortia, and places people and social responsibility at the heart of its values. This is your future team Established in 2021, Consort Portugal supports the strategic offshoring choices of our clients, particularly in Europe, and brings our expertise in infrastructure services to the Portuguese market. With a team of around 45 employees, our Service Center based in Porto is developing a dynamic nearshore business, offering the French and European markets an environment of excellence and high potential. Backend Senior Java Developer This is your mission Are you passionate about building high-performance distributed systems and developing mission-critical applications? Then this position is for you. As a Backend Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend solutions that support complex risk management and data processing platforms within a highly distributed ecosystem. Working within Agile squads, you will contribute to strategic projects involving modern architectures, high-throughput systems, and continuous delivery practices. Build Side Design and develop robust backend applications using Java and Spring technologiesCollaborate with business and technical stakeholders to clarify, analyze, and translate requirements into technical solutionsDesign scalable and maintainable software architectures aligned with best practicesDevelop secure, high-quality, and testable code following development standardsContribute to the modernization and optimization of existing applications and servicesImplement and improve Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelinesParticipate in code reviews and promote engineering excellence across the teamIntegrate distributed technologies and frameworks into the application landscapeDevelop tools and framework enhancements to support evolving business needsEnsure software solutions meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements Run Side Support production environments and ensure application stability and availabilityImplement and maintain testing strategies, from unit testing to acceptance testingParticipate in deployment, release management, and environment configuration activitiesTroubleshoot application issues and contribute to root cause analysisMaintain and improve technical documentation and operational proceduresWork closely with multidisciplinary Agile teams during sprint and Program Increment cyclesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practicesStay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trendsShare technical knowledge and contribute to internal development communities This is your background You have at least 5 years of experience in Java backend development within demanding enterprise environments. You are passionate about software engineering, distributed systems, and delivering high-quality solutions in Agile environments. You thrive in collaborative teams, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are motivated by working on large-scale, business-critical platforms. This Is Your Expertise Strong experience with Java Backend DevelopmentHands-on expertise with Spring Framework / Spring BootSolid understanding of distributed systems architectureExperience with technologies such as:Apache KafkaApache CassandraOracle CoherenceSpectrum SymphonyTomcatExperience implementing testing strategies:Unit TestingIntegration TestingAcceptance TestingUnderstanding of distributed programming patternsKnowledge of parallelization and high-performance computing conceptsFamiliarity with CI/CD practices and Agile methodologiesExperience working in Scrum environments This is how you work as part of a team: Great attention to detail with a precise and structured approachClear, concise, and effective communication skillsStrong sense of ownership and autonomyAbility to work efficiently under tight deadlines when requiredCollaborative and team-oriented mindsetContinuous learning attitude and passion for technologyCommitment to quality and engineering best practices Language Skills English: C1 This is our commitment At Consort Group, you are an expert who we support so that every assignment becomes a step that counts. Attentive and human onboardingA truly hands-on management styleContinuous training opportunitiesConcrete commitments: inclusion, equality, solidarityA comprehensive HR package: health insurance, TR card, CSEA culture of feedback and meaningful projects The Recruitment Process An initial phone call with our recruitment teamAn HR interview and a job interview with a business engineerA test or technical interview with one of our expertsA final meeting with your future manager or project managerAnd if we're a good fit, we'll get started together Good to know Location: Lisbon Contract: Permanent contract Remote work: Hybrid (50%) Salary: From €35,000 to €46,500 gross per year, depending on experience and skills Job category: Software Development / Full Stack Engineering What you will do here, you won't do anywhere else. This moment is yours.