Back-End Software Engineer

pDo you live in bPortugal /b and would like to work for European institutions in Brussels? Then this opportunity is for you /p pWe are hiring a bBack-End Software Engineer /b for the EU Institution in Brussels, Belgium: /p h3Nature of the tasks /h3 ul liDevelopment of back-end website applications. /li liIntegration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server-side logic. /li liImplement core business logic. /li liDesign and implementation of data storage solutions. /li liApply data and security best practices: input validation, authentication/authorization, secure storage, compliant logging and monitoring. /li liOptimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability. /li liDesign and develop APIs. /li liParticipating in the design and creation of scalable software. /li liMaintenance of code integrity and organisation. /li liWriting clean, functional code on the back-end. /li liCompile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement, including setting up and querying monitoring tools. /li liPerform unit/integration testing, debug, fix, and validate code changes. /li liDeliver solutions that fulfil functional and non-functional requirements and align with user expectations. /li liWrite technical documentation. /li liBasic configuration of cloud services for back-end functionality (ex: serverless functions, storage accounts, managed Kubernetes). /li liDevelop and maintain services and business logic using one or more back-end programming languages. /li liImplement authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure API endpoints and services. /li liWrite and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability, integrating them into the CI/CD pipeline. /li /ul h3Specific expertise and technologies /h3 ul liProficiency in back-end languages (Java, PHP) and experience with frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, Node.js). /li liStrong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools. /li liExperience with APM tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, Elastic APM) and knowledge of OpenTelemetry for metrics, logs, and traces. /li liProficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL), including writing complex SQL queries and understanding database design. /li liKnowledge of NoSQL document stores (MongoDB, CouchDB, CosmosDB) and understanding of consistency/performance trade-offs. /li liExperience with Git workflows (GitFlow, trunk-based) and understanding of legacy systems using SVN. /li liExperience in designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs and web services, including OpenAPI/Swagger documentation. /li liKnowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for developing and deploying applications. /li liUnderstanding of authentication and authorization protocols and standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT). /li /ul h3Certification and/or Standards /h3 pOptional: One of the following or an equivalent certification: /p pAWS Certified Developer Associate, /p pMicrosoft Azure Developer Associate, /p pCNCF Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). /p h3Languages /h3 pEnglish level C1 /p h3Location /h3 pBrussels, Belgium /p h3Work mode /h3 pHybrid (on-site at Brussels offices + remote) /p h3What can you expect from us? /h3 pMind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team. /p h3100% Remote opportunities /h3 pWe want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive. /p h3International Career /h3 ul liYou can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world. /li liWe are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark. /li liAnd with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming) /li /ul h3Extra Benefits Perks /h3 pIf you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help /p pAs a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance. /p