Senior Backend developer

Volkswagen Group Services is a Volkswagen Group company oriented towards working for Group companies worldwide.

We provide services in the areas of production, logistics, data engineering (IT), engineering,consulting, quality, business services, human resources, communication, and
administrative and financial services. We are focused on our clients’ activities and take responsibility for carrying them out on their behalf.

We are currently hiring a Senior Backend Developer to join our I&E HUB in Lisbon.

Who are we?
At the Innovation & Engineering Hub, we develop bold, market-ready solutions that support Volkswagen Group and its leading brands. Together with TRATON Group’s Global R&D —home to brands like Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck e Bus — we’re building the future of intelligent and sustainable transport. Global R&D focuses on:
• Alternative Drive Systems;
• Digitalization;
• Automated Driving;
• Road Safety.

We’re not just manufacturing vehicles — we’re engineering the future of mobility.

What do we do in our team?
Vehicle Configuration & Update Team enables secure, scalable software updates,parametrization, and remote logging for High Performance Computer (HPC) platforms andECUs, both over-the-air and wired, and across global vehicle programs. We design andevolve the end-to-end update ecosystem, from backend services to vehicle integration,working hands-on with cutting-edge automotive software technologies.

With innovation and long-term product value at the core, we actively shape the Software-Defined Vehicle ambition at TRATON by building robust update capabilities that accelerateinnovation cycles, safeguard vehicle integrity, and unlock continuous software valuethroughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Lead end-to-end development and deployment of cloud-native backend solutionswithin a cutting-edge automotive IoT ecosystem;
• Drive the technical roadmap and implement core functionalities for heavy-dutyvehicles using Agile methodologies;
• Architect scalable microservices using containers, serverless functions, RESTful APIs, and event streaming;
• Design and build high-impact prototypes and MVPs for specialized near-vehicleservices;
• Take full ownership of product cycles, including hardware-in-the-loop validation with embedded systems;
• Act as a technical subject matter expert, mentoring cross-functional teams on backend best practices and IoT tooling;
• Bridge the gap between electrical engineering, IT infrastructure, and end-users to solve complex technical challenges;
• Champion a results-oriented culture focused on continuous process optimization and emerging technology adoption

What requirements are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable job expertise;
• At least 5 years of professional experience;
• Deep expertise in Java/Kotlin backend development with a focus on RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures;
• Mastery of the Spring Boot framework to build and scale robust enterprise applications;
• Advanced proficiency in designing and optimizing complex SQL and NoSQL database solutions;
• Extensive experience managing AWS cloud services, Infrastructure-as-Code, and proactive monitoring;
• Proven track record in designing CI/CD pipelines and managing distributed microservice architectures;
• Commitment to Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles to ensure high maintainability and quality;
• Expertise in event streaming and messaging tools, including Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, and MQTT;
• Strong background in integrating and optimizing PaaS and cloud-native paradigms;
• Agile and DevOps mindset;
• Very good English skills, both written and spoken.

What we offer
• Competitive compensation package;
• Flexible work hours and a hybrid model;
• Attractive workspace;
• Employee health care and life insurance;
• Social benefits and several discounts;
• Training and professional career development

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