Senior Backend/Team Lead

Lisbon, Portugal; Coimbra, Portugal; Braga, Portugal

Senior (4-6 Years)

Hybrid

English Required Portuguese Required Not Accepting Candidates Living Abroad

Hello,

Hope this email finds you well.

We are looking for a Senior Backend/Team Lead for an IT Modernisation Project Team. Please see more details below.

The level of English should be at least C1 and the Profile should also be in English.

Time zone: Portugal
Work schedule: Accenture Timetable (preferably)
Level of Experience + Education (one of the below):
- Senior - Bachelor + Master + 4 years of experience
- Senior - Bachelor + 7 years of experience

The Maximum rate is 40€/h.

Location will ideally be, ideally, in Lisbon (Braga or Coimbra are an option as well). The working model will be hybrid, with at least one time per week at the office. Candidates must be living in Portugal. The start date should be in February.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with Team Lead capabilities to join our IT project team. The ideal candidate is a strong technical expert in Java 8 and the latest Java versions, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud integration (preferably AWS). While the role is backend-focused, experience with Angular is a must, for some UI development activities. This position also requires team lead experience, as the candidate will assist in guiding a development team, ensuring technical quality, and actively contributing to planning and delivery. A high level of spoken and written English is essential for communication within a global/multicultural environment.

Requirements

Extensive experience with Java 8 and newer Java versions
Expertise in Spring Boot and the broader Spring ecosystem
Strong knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architectures
Team Lead experience in managing development teams or leading technical initiatives
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies
Good understanding of container technologies (e.g., Docker), Kubernetes is a plus
Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, is highly desirable
Working knowledge of Angular for frontend tasks (visualizations and UI integration) is a nice to have

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.

What we offer:

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.

At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.

Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.

Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN

I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.

Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN

I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.

João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)

My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.

Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)

Grab this opportunity, apply now!