Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Position Overview

We are representing a confidential client in the manufacturing technology sector who is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join their team in Portugal. This role offers hybrid and remote work options across the EMEA region.

Our client has built a cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System that provides real-time visibility into production processes—from raw materials to final delivery. Their platform enables manufacturers to optimize scheduling, track inventory, monitor operations, and ensure product quality and compliance.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering reliable, high-impact features used by customers globally, working on a product that directly impacts manufacturing efficiency worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of real-time, business-critical applications
• Build clean, secure, scalable, and maintainable full-stack solutions
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features
• Review code, provide constructive feedback, and drive engineering best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues using effective debugging techniques
• Develop and maintain automated tests to improve code quality and coverage
• Leverage AWS services (e.g., S3, SQS, RDS) to build scalable cloud solutions
• Contribute to system reliability and performance through monitoring and improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical growth
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience building and delivering scalable web applications
• Strong proficiency in Java and solid understanding of its ecosystem
• Experience with frontend technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and MVC architecture
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
• Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring or Play
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js)
• Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search technologies
• Experience with test automation tools (JUnit, Selenium, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Knowledge of build tools (Maven, Gradle, Ant)
• Understanding of event-driven architectures

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening to ensure alignment with the role requirements. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please note that all applications must come through Get A Job.ai—direct contact with the client is not part of this process.

We work closely with candidates throughout the interview process, providing guidance and feedback at each stage to help you present your best self.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market rates for senior engineering roles in Portugal.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.