Backend Developer (m/f/d)

Siemens Global Business Services (GBS) enables Siemens units worldwide and external customers to accelerate their business transformation into a sustainable and digital future.

Our goal is to optimize processes and provide services driven by expertise, in areas such as business administration, human resources, supply chain management, sales, marketing, and engineering. Through innovation and digitalization, we facilitate the achievement of a successful and sustainable transformation.

In our GBS Western Europe and Africa Hub we are already more than 1400 connected people, from over 57 different nationalities spread across 14 countries. Check here, and get to know more about GBS.

Our Record-to-Report business line provides a variety of innovative, and reliable financial services - from financial records to financial closing and reporting. We also provide services in Tax, Master Data, Real Estate Business Administration, Controlling and much more!

Are you ready to be part of the change? Come join us!

We are looking for a Backend Developer with a strong foundation in building scalable and reliable backend systems and a keen eye for ensuring code quality and system robustness through testing. While your primary focus will be backend development, some of the responsibilities will involve implementing and maintaining testing strategies to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Your mission will be…

• Develop and maintain backend systems by designing and implementing RESTful APIs with Node.js, ensuring high performance and scalability;
• Implement and maintain comprehensive testing frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests;
• Optimize database schemas, queries, and migrations for PostgreSQL to ensure performance and reliability;
• Conduct performance testing to optimize application responsiveness and reliability;
• Provide input on testability when designing new features and services;
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

We are looking for someone with…

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or relevant information technology area;
• At least 3 years of professional experience with NodeJS;
• Hands-on experience with SQL, including testing database interactions and ensuring data integrity;
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks;
• Experienced working with REST APIs;
• Familiarity with AWS and testing cloud-based applications and services;
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices;
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Customer and quality focus;
• Be able to pick up knowledge in new areas very fast;
• Fluency in English;
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a multitude of different stakeholders and clients;
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team.

What you can expect from us…

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better work-life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our on-site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups.

In addition, you'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

What makes us proud as an employer:

·        Merco – Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Tecnology/Manufacturing)

·        Forbes – World’s Best Employers (#1 Engineering & Manufacturing)

·        LinkedIn – LinkedIn Top Companies (#2)

·        OnStrategy – REPSCORE 2024: Brands’ Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services)

·        Fortune – World’s Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery)

·        SSON – Top 20 most admired Shared Services Organizations and Global Business Services in 2024

Please attach your CV in English.

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Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is glad to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool!