Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.
As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.
A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Job DescriptionMain Tasks & Responsibilities:
As a Fullstack Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive web applications for the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). Your responsibilities will include:
- Fullstack Development: Designing and implementing solutions from the backend (server) to the frontend (client), covering diverse areas such as risk management, market analysis, financing, and operational efficiency.
- Software Architecture: Contributing to the design of robust, scalable architectures, potentially integrating AI/ML components.
- API Integration: Developing and maintaining APIs to ensure smooth communication between services.
- Data Management: Designing database schemas, optimizing queries, and efficiently managing relational, NoSQL, and vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL server…).
- Deployment: Participating in CI/CD pipelines for application deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, as well as the industrialization of AI/Data solutions.
- Agile Collaboration: Working within a distributed team (France & Portugal) following agile rituals (dailies, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
- Quality and Best Practices: Applying high standards for code quality, documentation, version control (Git), and promoting best practices like TDD.
- Problem Solving: Analyzing complex business problems and proposing effective technical solutions.
- Communication: Clearly presenting technical concepts and results to business and IT teams.
- Education: University degree (Bachelor's or Master's equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Significant experience in Fullstack development, or Backend/Frontend with a strong aptitude for both. Experience in financial services is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Frontend: Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Backend: Proficiency with Python, .NET, Java, or Node.js.
- APIs: Experience with designing and developing RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
- Databases: Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ideally NoSQL/vector databases (e.g., pgvector, Milvus, Pinecone).
- DevOps & Cloud: Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes. Knowledge of OpenShift and experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) are appreciated.
- AI/Data (Major Asset): Familiarity with RAG, AI agentic flows, LLMs, and frameworks like LangChain.
- Best Practices: Experience with TDD, Git.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, adaptability to a collaborative and international environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.
- Languages: Professional fluency in English (oral and written). Portuguese is a plus.
Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Significant experience in Fullstack development or strong backend/frontend capabilities
- Proficiency with JavaScript and/or TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Proficiency with backend technologies (Python, .NET, Java, or Node.js)
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs (e.g., FastAPI, Flask)
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Experience with NoSQL/vector databases (e.g., pgvector, Milvus, Pinecone)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience with OpenShift and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge or experience with RAG, LLMs, LangChain, and AI/data solution industrialization
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and version control (Git)
- Professional fluency in English (oral and written)
- Portuguese language skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
- Experience in financial services (plus)
What We Do
Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE. The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. For recruitment: [email protected] For other questions: [email protected]







