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Backend Jobs in Portugal

There are 336 open Backend jobs in Portugal on freehire right now. 219 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, java and cloud.

Most requested skills

  • api 63%
  • java 57%
  • cloud 47%
  • ci-cd 45%
  • microservices 43%
  • rest 40%
  • agile 40%
  • aws 38%

How the work is done

  • Hybrid 113 · 34%
  • Remote 68 · 20%
  • Onsite 17 · 5%

Visa sponsorship offered in 50% of the 14 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 123
  • Middle 14
  • Staff 11
  • Junior 10
  • Lead 7
  • Principal 3

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 22
  • 501-1000 employees 14
  • 51-200 employees 7
  • 11-50 employees 2
  • 201-500 employees 1

English level

  • C1 84%
  • B2 16%

Share of the postings that state a required level (at least 20% of this market do).

336 jobs
FCamara
23 views 3 months ago

Mid Backend Enginer (Portugal or United Kingdom)

Open 84d RemoteEuropeMiddle
Portugal

Design and evolve scalable backend systems in C#/.NET for customer-centric platforms, building REST APIs and microservices with clean architecture and SQL databases.

API AWS Azure Clean Architecture Cloud +11 skills
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Farfetch
3 views 3 months ago

Software Engineer- Back End

Open 85d HybridEuropeFull-time 2 questions Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Portugal
Porto

Build and scale the backend of a global luxury fashion marketplace using C#, .NET, SQL Server, MongoDB, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Agile API C# Docker .NET +12 skills
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inetum2
5 views 3 months ago

Backend Developer - TV Services Platform

Open 90d HybridEurope
Portugal
Lisbon, Lisbon

Build and maintain backend microservices and APIs for a TV services platform, focusing on reliability, scalability, and integration with streaming and internal systems using .NET/C# and NoSQL databases.

API Automation CI/CD Cloud Cloud Native +9 skills
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emagine
11 views 3 months ago

(Senior) Backend Developer - .NET

Open 94d HybridEuropeSenior
Portugal
Lisbon

Build and maintain scalable backend services using .NET, Docker, and Kubernetes, while implementing DevOps practices on Microsoft Azure.

Agile Azure Azure DevOps CI/CD DevOps +4 skills
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emagine
22 views 3 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

Open 94d On-siteEuropeSenior
Portugal
Leiria, Continental Portugal

Build and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs for a large fashion/home e-commerce platform using .NET Core, microservices, and Kubernetes.

AKS API Azure CI/CD Cloud +11 skills
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iCliGo
26 views 3 months ago

Senior Java Backend Developer (M/F/D)

Open 95d HybridEuropeSenior
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Build and maintain Java/Spring backend services for a travel-matching platform, using SQL/NoSQL databases and microservices in a collaborative, agile environment.

Agile Cloud Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Git Java +6 skills
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Koinly
70 views 3 months ago

Backend Staff Engineer

Open 81d RemoteEurope, UKContractStaff
+23

Build and own Koinly’s distributed backend data engine in TypeScript/Rust, processing on-chain and exchange data to reconcile crypto portfolios and generate tax reports with financial-grade correctness.

AI API Blockchain Data Modeling Data Pipelines +18 skills
80K – 120K $
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1global
40 views 3 months ago

Backend Software Engineer - Golang

Open 95d Europe, LATAMContract 6 questions
São Paulo, State of São Paulo

Builds and maintains scalable backend systems in Go or Java for a global telecom platform, including APIs, xSIM management, and compliance recording systems handling millions of subscribers.

ActiveMQ Agile API Api Design AWS +35 skills
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Devexperts
20 views 3 months ago

Backend Engineer

Open 98d Europe
Portugal
Porto, Porto District

Build and maintain high-performance backend services for a leading U.S. trading platform handling over 1M requests/sec, using Go or Python and Kafka.

AWS Cloud DynamoDB Kafka Kubernetes +3 skills
45K – 65K €
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Bridge 351
12 views 4 months ago

Senior Java Backend Developer

HybridEuropeSenior
Portugal
Lisboa

Availability: Preferably 30 days or less Requirements Minimum of 6 years of professional experience Professional experience with Java (J2SE / J2EE) Professional experience with Relational Databases Professional…

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Agile API Db2 Git +13 skills
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Hiire
14 views 4 months ago

Senior Backend Engineer

Open 104d HybridEuropeFull-timeSenior
Portugal
Porto

Senior Backend Engineer builds and scales a real-time compliance platform for fintechs, designing APIs, data pipelines, and distributed systems using Python, PostgreSQL, and cloud services.

Agentic AI AI API AWS Azure +16 skills
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Anchorage Digital
38 views 4 months ago

Member of Technical Staff, Custody (Backend Engineer)

Open 78d RemoteEurope, LATAM, North America

At Anchorage Digital, we are building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in…

API Api Design Blockchain Cryptocurrency Cryptography +5 skills
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Remofirst
37 views 4 months ago

Staff Backend Engineer

Open 49d RemoteEuropeStaff 10 questions

RemoFirst is transforming the way businesses hire and manage global teams. Our mission is to enable Freedom of Work by providing an all-in-one global HR platform that simplifies hiring, compliance, payroll, and…

API AWS CI/CD Cloud Distributed Systems +18 skills
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iCliGo
18 views 4 months ago

Backend Software Tester (M/F/D)

Open 116d HybridEuropeContract
Portugal
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

About icligo iCliGo is an innovative platform connecting travelers with independent and highly qualified travel consultants. Founded in 2014, our Portuguese multinational has grown into a technology-driven company,…

API Automation CI/CD Cypress Gatling +20 skills
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Devoteam
8 views 4 months ago

Telecom Sector | Java Backend Developer

Open 131d HybridEurope Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Portugal
Lisboa, Lisboa

Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and high-performance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot; Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs; Optimize application performance, scalability, and…

Agile API Git Java REST +3 skills
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BIG - Banco de Investimento Global
20 views 4 months ago

Backend Developer (.NET / APIs / Sistemas Core)

HybridEurope
Portugal
Lisboa

O BiG é um Banco nacional especialista em Poupança e Investimento, com presença em Portugal, Espanha e Moçambique. Imagina-te a fazer o que sempre gostaste e a ter uma carreira na área da Banca de Investimento...…

API CI/CD C# Distributed Systems .NET +3 skills
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Devoteam
4 views 4 months ago

Telecom Sector | Java Backend Developer

Open 131d HybridEurope Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
Portugal
Lisboa, Lisboa

Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and high-performance backend applications using Java and Spring Boot; Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs to support IoT platforms and web applications; Work with…

Agile API Elasticsearch Git IoT +5 skills
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payabl
53 views 4 months ago

Senior Backend Python Developer

Open 108d RemoteEurope, UKContractSenior 4 questions Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
+3
Portugal

The role is about: We are expanding our engineering capabilities and looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and building scalable,…

API AWS CI/CD Cloud Containerization +13 skills
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payabl
47 views 4 months ago

Senior Backend Python Engineer (Core Gateway)

Open 108d RemoteEurope, UKContractSenior 5 questions Licensed UK sponsor — This employer appears on the GOV.UK register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and related work routes. The licence belongs to the employer and is not a commitment to sponsor this role.
+3
Portugal

The role is about: We are expanding our engineering capabilities and looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our Core Gateway team. This is a unique, dual-track role where you will play a central part in both…

Agile AI API Asyncio AWS +15 skills
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PeekMed
14 views 5 months ago

Backend Developer

Open 134d HybridEurope
Portugal
Braga

Who are we? PeekMed is a MedTech company on a mission to promote better healthcare while reducing costs and risks. While we began as a Startup, in Braga, Portugal, we’ve grown in both teams and markets in which we…

API API Gateway Authentication AWS CI/CD +26 skills
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