Senior Java Backend Developer

About us Komodo Consulting is a technology and strategy firm specializing in Digital Transformation. Operating in Portugal and Poland, we provide IT Consulting & Nearshore services. We support both public and private sector organizations through two main areas: Consulting — with a focus on strategy, investment analysis, and digital process improvement; IT Team Augmentation — helping clients scale and strengthen their tech teams. The project We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to work on a Tech project. You will have the following responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, applying object-oriented principles and design patterns consistently; Implement infrastructure-as-code components using Terraform to support scalable and repeatable environments; Build and evolve event-driven integrations using Kafka; Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration), applying TDD and shift-left testing practices; Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and workflows using Git-based version control and automation; Deploy and operate services in Kubernetes environments, supporting reliability and performance; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions. You need to have the following skills/experience: 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend development; Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and common design patterns; Experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and automation; Hands-on experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD/shift-left practices; Proficiency with Git and CI/CD concepts and workflows; Knowledge of Kafka and event-driven architectures; Experience working with Kubernetes in development and/or production environments; Experience with GraphQL Federation; Knowledge of Azure Cloud; Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Location Lisbon, Porto, Braga or Coimbra (Hybrid - 2 days per week at the office).