Fullstack Java + React Developer (with AI Tooling)

About the role

A recruitment consultant is looking for two full-stack engineers, one senior and one mid-level, to build, evolve and operate scalable digital products for a well-established retail client. The client runs large-scale, high-traffic platforms built on distributed, containerised services with a React/Next.js frontend, a mature CI/CD and observability culture, and uses AI-assisted development tools as part of its normal workflow. Engineers own features end to end in a team where technical decisions are discussed.

Required profile

• Practical experience using AI tooling for code generation and refactoring, test creation and automation, documentation, code analysis and review, and critical validation of AI output
• Strong commercial experience developing software with Java (Java 17 LTS or above) and Spring Boot 3.x, and with distributed systems, RESTful APIs and microservices
• MySQL 8, including schema design, query optimisation and performance tuning
• Experience building modern web applications with React 18, and with web performance, accessibility and responsive design
• Fluent spoken and written English; Portuguese is a plus

Required skills

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot 3.x, MySQL 8, AWS, REST APIs, microservices, CI/CD, containerisation, monitoring and observability
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React 18
• Nice to have: Next.js, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, AWS certifications, large-scale retail/eCommerce experience

What we offer

• Pay of 2,000 to 2,600 EUR net per month, depending on experience and seniority
• 15th-month salary, health insurance covering your family, birthday off, mobility program for digital nomads and work-life balance