About this role
Company Description
Inetum is a global leader in IT services, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive workplace that values diversity, where creativity and collaboration thrive. We operate in 19 countries with more than 28,000 employees worldwide.
If you are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and technology-driven company, Inetum is the place for you! Come be Inetum!
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a skilled Backend Developer to join a transversal squad focused on evolving and supporting key applications within a Data Solutions Platform.
In this role, you will work on production systems built mainly with Java and Python, driving their modernization, performance improvements, and long‑term sustainability. Beyond development, you will contribute as a technical leader—shaping best practices, promoting engineering excellence, and constructively challenging existing approaches.
- Refactor, optimize, and evolve backend applications in Python and Java.
- Develop new features and maintain existing functionalities across web‑based and standalone applications.
- Lead and participate in code reviews, specification analysis, and continuous improvement of development processes.
- Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and provide technical guidance.
Qualifications
- 3+ Years experience as a Developer.
- A degree in IT Engineering or other relevant area.
- Solid experience in both Python and Java backend development.
- Experience designing and maintaining REST APIs and service/event‑oriented architectures.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, SonarQube).
- Experience with dependency management tools such as Maven or Gradle.
- Understanding of Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jasmine, Cucumber, Selenium, JUnit, JMeter), JS (Angular), Oracle DB and Spring framework are a plus.
Language Requirements
- English — full professional proficiency
- Portuguese — full professional proficiency
- French — Good to have
Additional Information
- Hybrid working model, rotating between home and office; commuting availability required
- Preference for candidates located in mainland Portugal, ideally Porto area
Other facts
About Inetum
Inetum is a European leader in digital services. Inetum’s team of 27,000 consultants and specialists strive every day to make a digital impact for businesses, public sector entities and society. Inetum’s solutions aim at contributing to its clients’ performance and innovation as well as the common good.
Present in 19 countries with a dense network of sites, Inetum partners with major software publishers to meet the challenges of digital transformation with proximity and flexibility.
Driven by its ambition for growth and scale, Inetum generated sales of 2.4 billion euros in 2024.
🏅 Top Employer Europe 2025
What you'll do
- The Backend Developer will work on production systems built mainly with Java and Python, focusing on modernization and performance improvements. They will also lead code reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development processes.
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