Staff Java Backend Developer

We Are Meta — Portugal · Posted ~5 hours ago

Lead Full-time

Skills

Java backend development System design Complex project leadership Mentoring Spring Boot Azure Kubernetes Kafka GraphQL Federation Terraform GitHub CI/CD Java

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A technology consulting environment is looking for a Staff Java Backend Developer with extensive experience leading complex backend projects and shaping system architecture. The role involves mentoring engineers, establishing development best practices, and working with Java, Spring Boot, cloud infrastructure, containers, messaging, GraphQL, infrastructure as code, and modern CI/CD workflows.

Highlights

Staff-level opportunity with substantial technical ownership, complex project leadership, system design, mentoring, and modern cloud-native engineering. Benefits include health insurance, meal support, career progression, discounts, and additional perks.

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 to 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)