Backend Developer (M/F/D)

About us:

We are on a mission to help consumers save time and money by matching them with the best products for their needs with banking, insurance and utilities. ComparaJá is part of Samlino Group (https://samlinogroup.com/). Operating across five markets, we empowered over 10 million users last year alone, propelling them toward living healthier financial lives.

Role Description:

We are actively seeking Backend Developers to join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining our existing applications while contributing to the development of new solutions for both our clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating robust, scalable, clean and efficient backend systems. As a Backend Developer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement server-side logic, ensuring seamless integration with frontend components. If you are a creative problem solver with excellent coding skills and a strong understanding of application architecture, this opportunity is for you.

This position is for a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home most of the time, but you should be based in Lisbon for those moments where office presence is required.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and functionality.
• Design effective and scalable data models and algorithms that can handle growing user loads following horizontal and vertical scaling strategies.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and other team members to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Integrate backend services with external APIs and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure a seamless function from existing applications.
• Document codebase, APIs, and technical processes for internal and external use, providing clear documentation for troubleshooting and future developments.
• Develop unit and integrated tests for mission critical features and developments.
  
  

Ideal requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional backend development experience, preferably with Java. Groovy or C#-
• Experience with SQL, with a preference for PostgreSQL.
• Familiar with CI/CD principles and their application.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
• Experience with AWS infrastructure is advantageous.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development processes.
• Advanced/fluent proficiency in both Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
  
  

Where: Lisbon

ComparaJá perks:

• Health insurance
• Meal and transport allowance
• Ongoing training
  
  

Please note that at this time, we are not able to sponsor or provide visa support.