Java Software Engineer - Material Flow Systems em Lisboa, Portugal

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications that control and optimize automated parcel sorting systems and logistics hubs
• Design, implement, deliver, and support software applications for major parcel carriers
• Enable clients to control and visualize highly automated parcel sorting facilities
• Optimize software for maximum speed and scalability using efficient algorithms
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them when appropriate
• Contribute to improvement efforts within the development team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Travel occasionally to customer sites worldwide and team meetings in Portugal and Germany, typically less than 10% of working time

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least one year of hands-on experience with Java as the primary development language
• Experience with other object-oriented programming languages, such as C# or C#, considered an asset
• Successfully developed and delivered software projects professionally, academically, or personally
• Experience developing and/or deploying applications in Kubernetes-based environments
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software architecture, and object-oriented design principles
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation concepts
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in logistics, warehouse automation, industrial automation, or material flow systems is an advantage
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work in an international environment
• Ability to demonstrate autonomy, flexibility, and ownership