Being Next means challenging the status quo. It means being non-conformist. It means keeping your eyes on the future. Being Next means taking the right step in your career. We are a Portuguese tech company transforming industries through innovative solutions, and we want your talent with us. Be our NEXT Java Backend Developer! Responsibilities Be involved in all stages of software delivery, from design and development to deployment and maintenance Take ownership of your code throughout its entire lifecycle Design and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend solutions Diagnose and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions Challenge business requirements and contribute to identifying the best possible outcomes Mentor and support other developers, sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and engineering practices Contribute to the definition and evolution of the technology roadmap Participate in technical interviews and support recruitment processes when required Requirements Experience with Java (17/21) and Spring ecosystem (Boot, Cloud, Data Flow) or Micronaut Strong knowledge of Microservices, REST APIs, GraphQL, and software architecture patterns Experience with Cloud & DevOps technologies : Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions Knowledge of Observability & Monitoring tools (OpenTelemetry, Dynatrace, or similar) Experience with Gradle, TDD, unit and integration testing Experience with MongoDB and MySQL Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, and similar tools Experience working in Agile environments and modern engineering practices Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Fluency in English (mandatory) Nice to Have Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) or Master Data Management (MDM) platforms, such as Stibo STEP Previous experience in e-commerce or retail projects Experience with Kotlin Experience mentoring development teams Want to work remotely?This is a fully remote position. Do you have more than 6 years of experience? Then this is what we have for you: 1400€–2000€ (base salary) + Food Allowance + Flex Benefits + other current benefits Your career deserves to be bold. Join Next Engineering! Send your CV to