Senior Backend Software Engineer in Quinta de Portugal, Castelo Branco at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer based in Portugal.

Join a fast-paced, remote-first engineering team building scalable cloud-native platforms that power enterprise-grade applications. In this role, you'll design and develop high-performance backend services, solve complex distributed systems challenges, and help shape the architecture of innovative products from the ground up. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, lead key initiatives, and contribute to reliable, secure, and highly scalable solutions. This position is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in startup environments, enjoys ownership, and is passionate about building impactful technology using modern cloud infrastructure.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native backend services using Golang within a modern microservices architecture.
• Develop and operate distributed systems deployed on Kubernetes across major cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of new product features and backend services from concept through production.
• Apply strong computer science fundamentals to solve complex problems related to distributed systems, scalability, networking, concurrency, and performance.
• Build secure integrations with enterprise identity and authentication systems, including SSO and Identity Providers such as Okta.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and infrastructure teams to define technical solutions and deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute across different layers of the technology stack when needed, particularly where backend services interact with infrastructure components.
• Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices in system reliability, observability, and maintainability.

• 5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining highly scalable backend systems and cloud-based microservices.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and experience working with multiple programming languages.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, networking, concurrent programming, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience building enterprise-grade applications with knowledge of authentication and identity management solutions such as Okta or other SSO/IdP platforms.
• Comfortable working across the technology stack with a primary focus on backend engineering.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects, influence architectural decisions, and deliver scalable production systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the flexibility to navigate ambiguity in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively in fully remote teams.

• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary and early-stage equity opportunity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Home office stipend to support your remote workspace.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and influence over technical decisions.
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI-powered products with significant real-world impact.
• Collaborative, transparent, and mission-driven engineering culture.