Hybrid Software Engineer

at Porto Digital

• Job title: Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Apache, Cloud, Docker, GraphQL, Java, JavaScript, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Node.js, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal

About the role

• Software Engineer leading technical teams and overseeing architecture for urban digital transformation in Porto. Collaborating with DevOps and ensuring quality and security of software developments.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Guide the development of internal and external teams, ensuring the application of best practices, design patterns and code quality through Code Reviews;
• Architecture Design: Define and evolve the architecture of applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and maintainable;
• DevOps Liaison: Act as the technical point of contact with the DevOps center, defining infrastructure requirements, CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies;
• Quality and Security Management: Implement automated testing strategies and ensure software meets security and data protection requirements (GDPR);
• Requirements Translation: Collaborate with management to convert business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications;
• Technical Documentation: Ensure maintenance of up-to-date architecture and system documentation to preserve knowledge continuity.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Network and Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Management Informatics or similar;
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, with prior experience in technical leadership or architecture roles;
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js) and architectural patterns (Microservices, API First, etc.);
• Cloud and Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes concepts to facilitate interaction with DevOps;
• Engineering Culture: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and version control tools (Git);
• Integration Knowledge: Experience in system integration and consuming complex APIs.
• Valued/Preferred Skills: Demonstrated experience with: NodeJS, Apache NIFI, GraphQL, OpenIdConnect, OpenTripPlanner, Pelias, Mapbox Vector Tile format, NGSI/LD, MQTT Over WebSockets, MongoDB;
• Certifications: Certifications in Software Architecture, Information Security, or Technology Project Management;
• AI and Automation: Experience integrating Artificial Intelligence tools into the development cycle or final product;
• Data Management: Advanced knowledge in data modeling and optimization of relational and non-relational databases.

Benefits

• Meal Allowance
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Working Hours