Lead Java Software Engineer (Finance)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote, Leiria

About the Project

Disclaimer: Due to operational requirements, this role is open only to candidates based in Portugal with valid work authorization. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

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Our client, 28Stone, specializes in delivering tailored software solutions for the financial services industry, working closely with major institutions in the US and UK to build high-performance systems for global capital markets. With over 200 professionals across North America and EMEA, they are a global IT consulting firm known for deep domain expertise and a focus on capital markets technology.

We offer a unique opportunity in Portugal: the ability to work on international projects within a friendly and collaborative environment. Distributed teams support the development and delivery of technology that helps drive efficiency, performance, and scalability for some of the world’s most advanced financial institutions.

Since 2023, through our strategic collaboration with us, Stark & Partners, they have expanded into Portugal by launching a Software Engineering Delivery Center. This center is a key part of our global delivery strategy, and we are continuing to grow sustainably by hiring talented engineers and consultants who are eager to contribute to complex, global financial systems.

28Stone is proud to have received the Top 1% Workplace Award 2024.
Together we foster a culture of learning, openness, and collaboration - and we are always looking for positive, motivated individuals who want to grow their careers and make an impact through technology.

Join 28Stone in Portugal and be part of a team that connects local talent to the global financial technology landscape.

Your Key Focus Areas

Perform system design (High /low), Workflow diagrams and participate in design review sessions.
Designing and writing clean and testable code.
Effectively collaborating with the project team.
Maintaining own productivity and aligning to project goals.
Actively contributing to technical solution definition.
Communicating with the client daily.

Your Expertise

At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing enterprise applications using Java.
Must have 5 plus years of Spring/Spring boot development experience.
Experience in Camel.
Threading/Concurrency, Collections, Exception Handling and other core java features.
Experience in writing REST, Microservice & APIs- including performance, security, and error handling aspects.
Good knowledge of SQL, entity relations (ORM) and writing queries.
Decent knowledge in protocols - http/https, SSL, TCP and others.
Good understanding of the CI/CD process.
Build tools - Maven / Gradle.
Version control - GIT (preferred) / SVN.
Good written and spoken English communication skills (Communicate with international clients and colleagues).
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Experience in mentorship, leading the teams and projects.

Nice to Have

Messaging experience (AMQ or Kafka).
Knowledge of cloud (Azure) and containers (OpenShift or similar).
Knowledge of Financial markets and Fixed income.
Experience of working with Kotlin.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package that exceeds Portuguese market rates, calibrated to your seniority and expertise
Hybrid & flexible work: Work remotely from anywhere in Portugal or from our co-working office in Leiria (TECNEA Community).
Annual training budget: Invest in your growth with an allocated budget each year.
Tech communities: Join a team that fosters knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Loyalty rewards: Receive company-branded gifts on your work anniversaries.
Modern office setup: Ergonomic and fully equipped workspace in Leiria.
Additional office perks include free snacks, fresh fruits, tea and coffee, board games, a ping pong table, a spacious cafeteria, and free parking.
Social events: monthly lunches, team buildings, company-wide events.
Coverflex: A flexible benefit for expenses like education, childcare, and sports.

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About us

Stark & Partners bridges international companies with Portuguese talent, helping businesses launch and scale successfully in Portugal.

We have built our company on a simple belief: when talented people have the right environment, amazing things happen. Today we're a growing team with a strong sense of community and one clear goal: making our clients' expansion to Portugal successful and bring more jobs to Portugal.

Your Career Matters

We're not looking for people to fill seats – we're looking for talented individuals who want to build something meaningful. Bring your skills, ideas, and ambition. We'll provide the platform, support, and opportunities.

How We Work

✓ Trust over micromanagement – We hire great people and let them shine
✓ Growth opportunities – Your development is our priority
✓ Flat structure – No unnecessary hierarchies blocking your path
✓ Diverse challenges – Work that keeps you learning and engaged
✓ Supportive team – Colleagues who have your back
✓ Real impact – See the results of your work every day

Ready to grow with us?
Apply today, and we’ll reach out to you after reviewing your profile!

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We appreciate your interest in joining our team!

Important notice: Applications are open exclusively to candidates residing in Portugal