Hybrid Java Backend Developer

at Vodafone

• Job title: Java Backend Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, Jenkins, JUnit, Maven, Microservices, Mockito, MongoDB, Postgres, Spring, Spring Boot, SpringBoot, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Portugal

About the role

• Java Software Engineer developing backend scalable applications. Designing, developing, building, and optimizing solutions at Vodafone.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for designing, developing, building, and optimizing backend scalable applications;
• Develop solutions with excellent quality and speed, according to good practices and standards;
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications;
• Design and developing APIs;
• Meet both technical and consumer needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject;
• Solid core Java and Java ecosystem knowledge;
• Knowledge of Spring Framework (core spring components) and Spring Boot;
• Knowledge of REST API, JSON, XML, Maven, software versioning and GIT;
• Knowledge and experience in building Spring microservices applications;
• Experience in creating Unit Tests (JUnit, Mockito) and system tests (automated testing);
• Experience in using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube) and in design patterns to implement advanced software solutions;
• Experience with non-relational & relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB);
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process;
• Familiar with Clean Code Principles;
• Team player;
• Good time-management skills;
• Great interpersonal and communication skill;
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills;
• Sharp attention to detail;
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.