act digital
Senior Full Stack Engineer (Java / React) | Remote from Portugal
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering within large-scale enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in Java, including Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
- Solid experience designing and developing Microservices and REST APIs.
- Strong front-end development experience with React (4+ years), TypeScript, and advanced JavaScript.
- Experience working with Kubernetes or Cloud Foundry.
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly with Jenkins.
- Experience with distributed systems, resilience patterns, observability, and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Extreme Programming (XP) practices, including TDD, BDD, remote Pair Programming, and code reviews.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Selenium/Protractor.
- Practical experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and refactoring.
- Knowledge of LLM integration and AI-powered application development is highly valued.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Strong engineering mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technical leadership.
Full description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale enterprise platforms. This is an opportunity for a hands-on technical expert who thrives in complex environments, contributes to architectural decisions, and leads by example while remaining actively involved in software development.
- Only candidates currently residing in Portugal will be considered for this opportunity
- Full Remote from Portugal
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and production-ready software solutions.
- Lead technical discussions and contribute to architecture decisions across distributed systems.
- Develop and maintain high-quality back-end services and front-end applications.
- Mentor and support other engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
- Drive engineering excellence by reducing technical debt and improving software quality.
- Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Promote best engineering practices, including automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI-assisted development practices and the integration of AI capabilities into applications where appropriate.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering within large-scale enterprise environments.
- Strong expertise in Java, including Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
- Solid experience designing and developing Microservices and REST APIs.
- Strong front-end development experience with React (4+ years), TypeScript, and advanced JavaScript.
- Experience working with Kubernetes or Cloud Foundry.
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly with Jenkins.
- Experience with distributed systems, resilience patterns, observability, and cloud-native architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Extreme Programming (XP) practices, including TDD, BDD, remote Pair Programming, and code reviews.