Backend Software Engineer (Junior to Mid) Matosinhos

Backend Software Engineer (Junior to Mid)
Matosinhos
Matosinhos, Porto District, Portugal

At Bloq. it, we’ve created the world’s leading smart locker solution. Solving online deliveries by enabling everyone to participate easily, reducing delivery costs, and making them more sustainable.

We’re quickly expanding, and after growing at 1000% for three years in a row, we’re now the
- growing Smart Locker company in the world and one of the fastest growing
- ups in Europe.

We are in search of Backend Software Engineers to join our innovative team as new #bloqstars. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the brains that power our smart locker solutions.

All Bloq. it backendservices are currently Typescript-baked Node
JS (on top of Express ) and we’re mainly using Mongo
DB and Redis as databases. We also rely on Datadog for monitoring and alerting.
That said, we're not tied to a specific stack—what matters most to us are solid software engineering principles and the ability to adapt to the best tools for the job.

Currently, we're rolling on AWS , with Git
Hub for code versioning and Git
Hub Actions for continuous integration, deployment and delivery, but we’re always open to exploring new technologies that drive better solutions.

We are looking for 3 Backend Software Engineers , and one of them can be you!

What will be your responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of the development and
  - development lifecycle;
• Proactively provide creative, thorough, and practical solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems;
• Design, write, and maintain code that is
  - organized, scalable, testable, and doesn’t generate new problems (most of the time);
• Proactively identify and address issues, bottlenecks, gaps, and opportunities, implementing and advocating for changes;
• Promote a culture of best practices, code quality, and shared responsibility for testing;
• Contribute to refining our technical vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and advocating for innovative solutions:
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

What are the requirements to join us in this position

• Hands-on experience with backend development and engineering;
• At least 1 year, and up to 4 years of professional experience in backend development ;
• Proven experience with building
  - based applications and APIs;
• Experience in writing clean, maintainable code and implementing SOLID principles;
• Experience with testing approaches, strategies, and implementations at various levels;
• Understanding of continuous integration, deployment, and delivery;
• Proficiency with logging, tracing, and monitoring tools;
• Experience with version control best practices;
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Strong
  - solving skills and the ability to think critically to address complex technical challenges;
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and learning;
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and project requirements.

What will you get if you join us in this position

• The opportunity to join our Cloud team and play a pivotal role in delivering scalable, reliable, and
  - performance software and contributing to innovative solutions that redefine Bloq. it's revolution in the smart locker industry;
• A dynamic and
  - paced work environment with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• Competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your experience and skills, including
  - based bonus and Portuguese health insurance;
• Flexible work conditions, including a
  - friendly policy and a flexible schedule that allows you to balance your work and personal life;
• Monthly meetings
  - person at our Offices in Lisbon or Porto (Matosinhos), giving you the chance to connect with the team and immerse yourself in our company culture;
• Make a tangible impact by contributing to the continuous improvement of our core software solutions, actively supporting our mission to provide affordable and sustainable solutions.

If you're a passionate Backend Software Engineer ready to shape the future of smart locker solutions, Bloq. it is the place for you.

Join our team of #bloqstars and help us redefine the
- mile delivery experience!