KWAN

Java developer in high-load systems

In short

Senior Java Developer role in Lisbon designing architecture and owning backend services for a high-throughput, distributed system, with mentoring and cross-functional collaboration duties. The company places IT professionals into client projects and provides a dedicated career progression partner. Requires 5+ years of Java/J2EE experience, SQL databases, JBoss and Spring Boot, Maven, and messaging/queuing technologies (JMS, Pulsar, Kafka or ActiveMQ). Offers relocation package and visa sponsorship for international hires, hybrid work in Lisbon.

About KWAN
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
We are looking for a Senior Java Developer in Lisbon who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
Responsibilities
•Drive end-to-end technical solution design and hands-on architecture for complex, high-throughput features in a distributed ecosystem.
•Own the lifecycle of core backend services, ensuring scalability, resilience, and high availability across distributed components.
•Lead functional and technical domain analyses, translating high-level business goals into precise system specifications and thorough engineering documentation.
•Mentor team members on architectural patterns, code quality, testing standards, and best practices across the Java codebase.
•Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve critical bugs and complex edge cases in production and staging environments.
•Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to align system capabilities with broader project milestones and delivery timelines.
Requirements
•5+ years of proven hands-on experience in Java and J2EE software development.
•Solid knowledge and experience working with SQL databases.
•Practical experience with JBoss and Spring Boot frameworks.
•Proficiency in build automation using Maven.
•Experience or knowledge with messaging and queuing technologies (JMS, Apache Pulsar, Kafka or ActiveMQ).
•Knowledge of distributed systems concepts and high-availability architecture principles.
Conditions
•A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
•A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
•An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
•A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
•A relocation package and visa sponsorship for all our international hires.

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