Backend Java/Scala Developers ( Mid- Principal level– Lisbon, Portugal)
Job Description:
Ocho are excited to announce multiple opportunities for Backend Java/Scala Software Engineers to join a leading global tech company that recently launched a Center of Excellence in Lisbon, Portugal. This role involves building and enhancing a cutting-edge AI-powered customer engagement platform that delivers personalized, dynamic, and joyful customer interactions at scale.
The company has grown to over $200M in ARR, raised more than $230M from top-tier investors, and serves nearly 1,200 companies across 50 countries. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will work on strategic initiatives, drive technical design, and help shape the Lisbon-based engineering team.
The Role:
As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you will:
- Architect and develop scalable solutions for a platform that serves millions of users.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in product and design to build new features.
- Provide technical leadership and guide standards across the engineering organization.
- Improve engineering processes and enhance team efficiency.
- Contribute to the code review process, offering suggestions for improvement and enforcing coding standards.
- Use technologies like Scala, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres, and Elasticsearch to help customers leverage data and build innovative personalization solutions.
- Mentor and guide engineers, helping them grow and advance their skills.
About the Client:
Our client is a leader in AI-driven customer engagement, enabling businesses to deliver individualized and harmonized communications across channels like email, SMS, and push notifications. The platform allows companies to automate customer journeys based on real-time data, delivering personalized experiences at the right time. With an open architecture and powerful data engine, the platform enables brands to design, deliver, and optimize customer communications all in one place.
How You Will Make a Difference:
- Drive innovation by designing scalable, secure solutions.
- Collaborate with teams in Lisbon and the US to lead multi-functional projects.
- Improve operational excellence by refining processes and tools.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to fostering a growth-oriented engineering culture.
Required Qualifications:
- 5-8+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in backend development.
- Proficiency in Scala and/or Java.
- Extensive experience with Elasticsearch, Postgres, and related technologies.
- Proven ability to lead high-complexity, multi-person projects with cross-team dependencies.
- Ability to excel in a remote/distributed work environment while maintaining strong collaboration.
- Fluency in English (verbal and written).
- Legally authorized to work in the EU.
- Our client has no issues with candidates in Ireland/ NI and other European countries applying provided they are happy to re-locate to Lisbon.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with SNS, APNS/GCM, Firebase, and other mobile/push notification systems.
- Familiarity with end-to-end, integration, and performance testing.
- Experience building enterprise systems at scale.
- Experience with mobile architecture development.
- Frontend development experience with React and TypeScript.
- Experience working with US-based companies.
Our clients Technology Stack:
- Programming Languages: Scala, Java
- Databases: Elasticsearch, Postgres, Redis, CRDB
- Infrastructure: Pulsar, Kafka, AWS
- Other Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, React
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Life/Risk Assurance.
- Meal Allowance (€8.55 per day).
- Balance Days (additional paid holidays).
- 22 days of paid annual leave, plus 13 public holidays.
- Paid sabbatical.
- Complete laptop workstation setup.
About Phil Gamble:
Phil Gamble, with over 19 years of experience in the tech recruitment industry, has successfully led IT recruitment campaigns for global software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. Phil has a proven track record in placing top talent in highly competitive markets, helping both companies and candidates achieve their goals. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity or discussing your career or hiring needs, feel free to reach out to Phil directly via LinkedIn or WhatsApp for an informal chat.
We encourage candidates who are passionate about backend engineering and eager to work on cutting-edge customer engagement technologies to apply. If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, don't hesitate to get in touch!
