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).
Senior Java Backend Developer (m/f) - Hybrid (Lisbon)
Match Profiler, a Portuguese IT consultancy, is recruiting a Senior Java Backend Developer for a hybrid role in Lisbon, building and maintaining Java/Spring Boot applications with REST APIs, Hibernate/JPA, GitLab CI/CD, and optionally AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, for its internal team/client.
Senior .NET Backend Developer (m/f) – Hybrid (Lisbon)
Senior .NET backend developer working in C#/.NET on AWS, with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, in a Scrum-based global team; hybrid role based in Lisbon at Match Profiler, an IT consulting firm placing engineers with clients since 1999.
Senior Java Backend Developer
A Dellent é uma empresa de consultoria especializada em Sistemas de Informação e Telecomunicações. O nosso objetivo é conseguirmos ajudar os nossos consultores e candidatos a integrarem projetos que vão ao encontro dos…
Backend Developer Java (all genders)
Develops backend components in Java and Spring Boot (or Quarkus/Micronaut) for cloud-native, microservices-based software solutions, working directly with customers in a SAFe/Scrum scaled-agile setup in Lisbon. Needs 1+ year of backend experience and C1-level English and Portuguese.
Senior Backend Java Developer
Na IRIUM queremos que persigas sempre os teus sonhos! Aqui, prepara-te para conquistares as tuas metas, enquanto desfrutas do caminho. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Java Developer to join an…
Staff Backend Software Engineer
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Backend Software Engineer based in Netherlands. As a Staff Backend Software…
Backend Developer
Na IRIUM queremos que persigas sempre os teus sonhos! Aqui, prepara-te para conquistares as tuas metas, enquanto desfrutas do caminho. Atualmente encontramo-nos à procura de um(a) Backend Developer – Java EE para…
Java Backend Mid
Com 10 anos de existência a nível nacional, contamos com mais de 200 colaboradores com o nosso ADN e posicionamo-nos no mercado com 3 ofertas de serviço: Strategy (Outsourcing, Team as a Service, Tech Academies); R&D…
Backend Profile – Hybrid (Lisbon, Braga or Coimbra)
Match Profiler is an Information Systems consultancy with over 25 years of experience in the national and international technology market. We believe in challenging and motivating projects, driven by multidisciplinary…
Java Back-End Developer (m/f)
IT House is looking for a Java Back-End Developer for a direct placement with an end client in the Transport & Logistics sector, located in Porto. Main Responsibilities - Contribute to the development of a…
Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) - Portugal
Senior backend engineer at Lively, a remote-first benefits fintech known for its HSA, building and enhancing investment and financial products. Day to day: backend services in TypeScript/Node.js with PostgreSQL and AWS Lambda/Kinesis, plus integrations with financial institutions; based in Portugal while collaborating closely with US-based employees.
Backend Engineer, AI (Agent Systems)
Backend engineer owning the AI inference and orchestration layer of an agent-first communication app — building and running production APIs that serve AI features with low latency, monitoring, and cost control. Stack: Python, Node.js, PyTorch, LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic/open-source), SQL/NoSQL, Kubernetes, Docker.
Senior Backend Developer
Senior Backend Developer – 100% Remote We’re looking for a backend developer who loves building and improving APIs, integrations and CMS. You’ll own the backend side of products. You’ll work directly with our Head of…
Backend Developer
Na IRIUM queremos que persigas sempre os teus sonhos! Aqui, prepara-te para conquistares as tuas metas, enquanto desfrutas do caminho. Atualmente encontramo-nos à procura de um(a) Backend Developer – Java EE para…
C# backend developer
Contract back-end software engineer role (initial 6 months, likely extension) working remotely from Portugal for a UK-registered consultancy, paying €230–250 per day. Day-to-day C#/.NET back-end development using OOP on Azure, with full-stack and algorithm work a plus.
Senior Backend (Node) Engineer (hold)
Senior backend engineer at eSelf, a stealth AI startup building a real-time, human-like virtual agent using a multimodal deep learning pipeline (NLP, speech recognition, computer vision). Day to day: Node.js web development, infrastructure and CI/CD design, plus architecture, code review, and mentoring on a small team.
Backend Developer ExpressJS
Backend Developer building Node.js/Express services for an NFT marketplace for luxury brands — designing scalable APIs (GraphQL, Postgres), moving toward a decentralized microservice architecture, and owning code from sketch to production with CI/CD, testing, and DevOps practices in a remote-first startup.
Backend Developer (Portugal)
Senior backend developer at a blockchain consultancy in Porto building decentralized apps and smart contracts on Ethereum for startup and corporate clients. Day to day: Node.js services and REST APIs for React apps, Solidity smart contracts with automated tests, code reviews, and deploying features to staging and production.