Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer | IP Parking | Porto, Portugal Fulltime About IP Parking Family business IP Parking is a young and dynamic company with a wealth of experience. Within our family business, hard work is combined with a healthy dose of fun. We are more than just regular colleagues; our relationships are friendly and built on trust. Development We consider development important. Not only for our products but also for our employees. We facilitate (internal) training programs, are happy to think along about opportunities and possibilities, and provide the space to grow. Technology We develop our products in-house, both the software and the hardware. In doing so, we combine a variety of innovative and interesting technologies. Our mission is to provide our customers and their end users with the best Xperience possible. This drives us to continuously explore new opportunities, technologies and developments. We believe it is important that all employees are given the opportunity to contribute ideas throughout the process and play an active role in the continuous innovation of our services and product offerings. We do not have to be the biggest player, but we strive to provide the best service to our customers. International Although we work in small and close-knit teams, we are part of a growing international organization. We value close collaboration with our own customer centers in North America and Belgium, as well as with our dealers worldwide, even when working remotely. A large company that still feels personally, where genuine effort is made to get to know one another better. Facts Founded in 2005. 150+ employees HQ located in Deurne, the Netherlands The role We are looking for a hands-on Backend Software Engineer to strengthen our Mobile Parking Application team in Porto. In this role, you will help design, build and maintain the backend services, APIs and databases that power our mobile parking platform and supporting back-office systems. You are a pragmatic software engineer who enjoys working on real-world solutions in a mature production environment. You take ownership of your work, write quality code and enjoy improving systems that are already used by thousands of customers every day. Together with developers, Product Owners and QA engineers, you will contribute to new features, technical improvements and the continuous evolution of our platform. Your responsibilities include: · Designing, developing, testing and maintaining backend services and RESTful APIs. · Writing clean, maintainable and high-quality code using C# and .NET technologies. · Building integrations between mobile applications, back-office systems and third-party services. · Working with large operational databases, optimizing queries and improving performance. · Supporting database improvements, migrations and operational maintenance. · Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and development tooling. · Troubleshooting production issues and improving system reliability. · Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering best practices. · Sharing knowledge and helping improve the technical capabilities of the team. You will play an important role in ensuring our backend remains scalable, secure and maintainable as our business continues to grow. What we’re looking for · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable discipline. · 3+ years of professional software development experience. · Strong experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem. · Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services. · Solid knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases, including query optimization and performance tuning. · Experience with cloud-based environments and modern DevOps practices. · Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and source control systems. · Understanding of software architecture, design patterns and scalable system design. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and quality focus. · Excellent written and spoken Portuguese and English. Nice to have · Experience with Azure cloud services. · Experience working with high-volume transactional systems. · Knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging systems or microservices. · Experience improving mature or legacy production systems. · Experience with mobile application backends (iOS and/or Android ecosystems). · Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted testing tools. What we offer · Competitive base salary, paid over 14 months per year. · Meal allowance via meal card. · Hybrid or remote work flexibility, with regular collaboration from our Porto office. · Training budget and professional development opportunities. · Opportunity to work on a product used by thousands of customers worldwide. · Company equipment and communication support. · A friendly, international working environment where your ideas and technical input matter. Location Based in Porto, Portugal, collaborating with our R&D team and Product Management team in the Netherlands. Contact us! E-mail: HR@ipparking.com