Lead Java Full Stack Developer
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Lead Java Full Stack Developer
Portugal
Emergn is a technology and management consultancy with a mission to set our clients free. No dependency. No short-term fix. Just teaching them the real cure to their problems, so they can stay ahead of their competitors now and forever.
A different kind of consultancy like this needs a different kind of team. One you might be just the right fit for.
This is a place for people who want to:
- Make a real difference. Here, you solve problems for real. No endless engagements or running up the clock. You get to see how change really works for some of the world’s greatest businesses.
- Never stop growing. We turn our expertise back on ourselves. Here, you’re always learning, stretching your thinking at the cutting edge of how organizations grow, which means staying at the cutting edge of your own growth too.
- Belong everywhere. We’re a global community of experts who work without borders. Friendly, supportive, and genuinely collaborative. Because when you’re trying to change an industry, you need people who have each other’s backs.
As a Lead Java Full Stack Developer at Emergn you will build scalable, high-performance Java applications. You design, develop and maintain complex, scalable, high-performance Java applications. You will provide technical leadership and make sure deliverables align with best practices and business requirements.
Join our team and let’s change the game together!
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in designing, coding, testing and deploying Java-based applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, architecture and delivery timelines.
- Conduct code reviews and promote coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug and optimize applications for performance and scalability.
- Mentor other developers and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in Java development focused on high-performance applications, with strong expertise in Spring, Spring Boot and Hibernate.
- Experience with RESTful API development and front-end technologies such as Angular and React, with solid Angular experience.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), including AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, AWS Technical Essentials and AWS Solutions Architect Essentials.
- Knowledge of observability and New Relic, including New Relic Observability Foundations and Observability Practitioner.
- Proficiency in version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proven experience in technical leadership, project management and agile methodologies, with clear communication of technical solutions.
- Experience with Claude Code and an agentic mindset.
Nice to Have
- Experience in microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices.
- Advanced knowledge of database management (SQL, NoSQL).
Location Requirement
- This opportunity requires you to be based in Portugal.
We Offer
- Work within a dynamic international team of experts.
- Excellent opportunity for personal and professional development.
- Flexible work model and the freedom to choose the tools that suit you best – Mac or Windows.
- Ability to work with modern technologies.
- Extensive catalogue of educational programs, the possibility of training and certification at the expense of the company.
- Health and life insurance.
- Meal allowance.
- Internet allowance.
- 23 vacation days yearly.
- Birthday gift.
About Emergn
We’re Emergn. A technology and management consultancy that believes sustainable competitive advantage doesn’t come from the latest tech or hottest trend – it comes from the way you work.
That’s why our goal is to embed a complete work operating system within our customers’ businesses, so they stop reacting to change and start creating it. We do this across three areas: shaping processes to be faster, clearer, and more innovative; developing people so inspiration comes from within the organization; and designing technology solutions that bring it all together.
The result? Companies don’t just get ahead for a moment. They stay ahead for an era. And make it theirs.
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We are a global digital business services firm with a mission to improve the way people and companies work. Forever.Every day, across the world, our teams are pioneering faster, better ways to bring our clients’ most exciting ideas to life. We design and deliver great digital products and experiences that add value to client’s businesses and to their customers’ lives.With us, you’re a part of a diverse international community of friendly, supportive experts, working and sharing without borders.Here, you can push boundaries through challenging and varied work for some of the world’s most respected international businesses.You’ll get to work with the latest technologies and innovative working practices through our VFQ philosophy and culture of continuous learning.Work where you’ll make an impact every day. Join us today!
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