Backend Developer - Java (f/m/div.)

Cacia, Aveiro, pt5+ years

Company Description

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

Bosch Service Solutions in Lisbon develops and offers Customer Experience, Mobility, and Monitoring solutions for its clients, and plays a prominent role in providing Engineering and Software Development services in the technology market. Every day, our teams find fast, efficient, and innovative solutions for thousands of people.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

As our Backend Developer, you will write high-performance, well-designed, and testable code to power our multi-tenant connected-vehicle platform. Working with a state-of-the-art backend stack, you will play a role in designing robust microservices and scalable database architectures that empower fleet operators, workshops, and leasing companies across Europe:

Develop and implement modern backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot for our European connected-vehicle platform.
Write clean, well-designed, testable, and efficient code, ensuring high performance and system reliability.
Optimize the persistence layer using PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB to handle and scale massive time-series vehicle telemetry data.
Ensure backend quality by developing robust automated tests across unit, integration, and acceptance levels following a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach.
Contribute to the full software lifecycle - from backend architecture design through deployment, monitoring, and operations.
Maintain fast and reliable releases by collaborating with our CI/CD pipelines running on Azure DevOps.
Collaborate closely in an agile team with product owners, designers, and frontend developers to integrate APIs and new features.
Review code and solutions constructively, actively sharing technical knowledge with your teammates.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field (or equivalent practical/professional experience).

Experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in backend software development with a strong focus on the Java stack.

Proven track record of developing and scaling cloud software solutions and microservice architectures in production.
Hands-on experience in test automation

Know-how

Deep knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
Solid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and in time-series databases (TimescaleDB).
Good understanding of CI/CD concepts, Git, and running applications in cloud environments (via Azure DevOps).
Domain Interest: Interest in or familiarity with the automotive domain, connected vehicles, vehicle diagnostics, and vehicle communication.

Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required for European cross-site collaboration.

Working Style and Methods:

A self-reliant, highly structured, and mindful working style following a Test-Driven Development approach.
A strong advocate of Agile values, clean code principles, and an open feedback culture.

Personality

Highly motivated, responsible, and passionate about backend technologies and continuous learning.
An open-minded teammate who enjoys constructive code reviews and knowledge sharing.