The Bosch Group, with over 400,000 employees in 60 countries, is proud to impact lives and work towards a more sustainable future. In Ovar, our mission is to ensure safety by being ready to act in times of danger. Our **** associates develop, create, and produce inspiring solutions for a safe and enjoyable life. This success is built on the dedication and high
qualifications
of our people, fostering a unique family-like environment at Bosch.
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 us and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities, and perspectives. We encourage authenticity and respectful collaboration. Bosch values diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications from people with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, we unleash our full potential.
Join a company that combines the stability and global reach of a market leader with the innovative spirit of a tech startup. You'll work on meaningful projects that are shaping the future of technology in a supportive and collaborative international environment.
Job Description
This is our team:
At our Competence Center for Software and Services, we are at the forefront of the digital transformation of buildings. Our mission is to develop and scale
NEXOSPACE
, our innovative suite of IoT services that makes buildings smarter, more efficient, and future-proof. We are a growing international team based in Portugal, Germany, and Bulgaria, dedicated to driving the success of our global customers.
We are looking for an
experienced Java Developer
whose primary focus is
software development
, with a genuine interest in
understanding how their code runs in the cloud
.
In this role,
development is the core of your day-to-day work
. At the same time, you will gradually gain exposure to DevOps and cloud topics, working closely with experienced colleagues on CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and operational aspects of our platform.
Your contribution to something big:
As a Java Developer, you won't just be writing code; you'll be shaping the future of smart buildings with
NEXOSPACE
. You'll build the core services of our platform and own the process for deploying them reliably and efficiently, directly impacting the performance and security of our global IoT solutions. Your work will contribute to making buildings smarter, more efficient, and future-proof.
On a typical day you will:
Design, develop, and maintain
Java Spring Boot microservices
that power our NEXOSPACE platform.
Translate business and technical requirements into clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Collaborate with the team to deploy your services on
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
.
Contribute to and improve
CI/CD pipelines
in Azure DevOps, together with more DevOps-focused team members.
Work with cloud engineers on infrastructure topics and gradually gain hands-on exposure to
Infrastructure as Code
(e.g. Bicep, Pulumi).
Apply best practices in
clean code, testing, and software design
.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across application and cloud layers.
Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
Share knowledge through code reviews, mentoring, and team discussions.
Continuously learn about Java, cloud-native development, and DevOps concepts.
Qualifications
What distinguishes you:
Education
: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong Java background
: Solid experience developing production-ready applications with
Java and Spring Boot
.
Developer-first mindset
: You identify primarily as a software developer and care deeply about code quality and design.
Interest in DevOps
: Curiosity and motivation to learn about CI/CD, cloud platforms, and deployment practices (hands-on experience is a plus, not a must).
Cloud exposure (plus)
: Experience or familiarity with
Microsoft Azure
, Kubernetes, or cloud-native architectures is valued.
Automation mindset
: Willingness to automate development and operational tasks where it makes sense.
Collaborative spirit
: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, English-speaking environment.
Additional Information
Work #LikeABosch includes:
?? Flexible work conditions
Hybrid work system
Exchange with colleagues around the world
?? Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
? Sports and health related activities (gym)
Free transports from Porto
? Free parking lot
? Canteen
Success stories don ´t just happen. They are made...
Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!